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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.10, 1,177.32 and 758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.10, 1,177.32 and 758.76 is: 1,136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.10 : 1,177.32 = 758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.10/1,177.32 = 758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.10x = 1,177.32 × 758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.10x = 893,293.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,293.64/786.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.37

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