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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787, 1,181.85 and 745.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787, 1,181.85 and 745.96 is: 1,120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787 : 1,181.85 = 745.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787/1,181.85 = 745.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787x = 1,181.85 × 745.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787x = 881,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,612.83/787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.22

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