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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,178.64 and 753.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,178.64 and 753.84 is: 1,129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,178.64 = 753.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,178.64 = 753.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,178.64 × 753.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 888,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,505.98/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.04

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