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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.20, 1,178.19 and 744.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.20, 1,178.19 and 744.62 is: 1,115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.20 : 1,178.19 = 744.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.20/1,178.19 = 744.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.20x = 1,178.19 × 744.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.20x = 877,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,303.84/786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.88

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