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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786, 1,176.36 and 768.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786, 1,176.36 and 768.12 is: 1,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786 : 1,176.36 = 768.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786/1,176.36 = 768.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786x = 1,176.36 × 768.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786x = 903,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,585.64/786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.60

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