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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.64, 1,179.12 and 737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.64, 1,179.12 and 737.12 is: 1,107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.64 : 1,179.12 = 737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.64/1,179.12 = 737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.64x = 1,179.12 × 737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.64x = 869,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,152.93/784.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.71

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