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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.72, 1,178.16 and 763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.72, 1,178.16 and 763.68 is: 1,143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.72 : 1,178.16 = 763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.72/1,178.16 = 763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.72x = 1,178.16 × 763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.72x = 899,737.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,737.23/786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.66

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