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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.34, 1,182.41 and 731.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.34, 1,182.41 and 731.49 is: 1,102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.34 : 1,182.41 = 731.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.34/1,182.41 = 731.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.34x = 1,182.41 × 731.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.34x = 864,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,917.43/784.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.73

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