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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.05, 1,178.92 and 747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.05, 1,178.92 and 747.02 is: 1,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.05 : 1,178.92 = 747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.05/1,178.92 = 747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.05x = 1,178.92 × 747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.05x = 880,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,672.08/786.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.38

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