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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.23, 1,179.20 and 747.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.23, 1,179.20 and 747.21 is: 1,120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.23 : 1,179.20 = 747.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.23/1,179.20 = 747.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.23x = 1,179.20 × 747.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.23x = 881,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,101.87/786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.66

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