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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.58, 1,181.09 and 751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.58, 1,181.09 and 751.96 is: 1,129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.58 : 1,181.09 = 751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.58/1,181.09 = 751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.58x = 1,181.09 × 751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.58x = 888,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,132.44/786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.11

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