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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,186.34 and 734.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,186.34 and 734.13 is: 1,106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,186.34 = 734.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,186.34 = 734.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,186.34 × 734.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 870,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,924.11/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.69

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