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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.10, 1,172.92 and 760.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.10, 1,172.92 and 760.98 is: 1,134.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.10 : 1,172.92 = 760.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.10/1,172.92 = 760.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.10x = 1,172.92 × 760.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.10x = 892,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,568.66/787.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.00

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