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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.20, 1,179.60 and 754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.20, 1,179.60 and 754.60 is: 1,133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.20 : 1,179.60 = 754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.20/1,179.60 = 754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.20x = 1,179.60 × 754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.20x = 890,126.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,126.16/785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.63

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