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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.84, 1,183.16 and 731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.84, 1,183.16 and 731.99 is: 1,103.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.84 : 1,183.16 = 731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.84/1,183.16 = 731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.84x = 1,183.16 × 731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.84x = 866,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,061.29/784.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.49

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