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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.16, 1,173.88 and 724.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.16, 1,173.88 and 724.16 is: 1,079.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.16 : 1,173.88 = 724.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.16/1,173.88 = 724.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.16x = 1,173.88 × 724.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.16x = 850,076.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,076.94/787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.93

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