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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.68, 1,170.85 and 758.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.68, 1,170.85 and 758.26 is: 1,131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.68 : 1,170.85 = 758.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.68/1,170.85 = 758.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.68x = 1,170.85 × 758.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.68x = 887,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,808.72/784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.43

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