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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.72, 1,183.09 and 756.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.72, 1,183.09 and 756.18 is: 1,135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.72 : 1,183.09 = 756.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.72/1,183.09 = 756.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.72x = 1,183.09 × 756.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.72x = 894,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,629.00/787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.72

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