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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.88, 1,172.12 and 749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.88, 1,172.12 and 749.44 is: 1,116.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.88 : 1,172.12 = 749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.88/1,172.12 = 749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.88x = 1,172.12 × 749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.88x = 878,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,433.61/786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.35

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