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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.89, 1,175.68 and 783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.89, 1,175.68 and 783.34 is: 1,168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.89 : 1,175.68 = 783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.89/1,175.68 = 783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.89x = 1,175.68 × 783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.89x = 920,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,955.21/787.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.88

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