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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.91, 1,181.45 and 754.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.91, 1,181.45 and 754.25 is: 1,130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.91 : 1,181.45 = 754.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.91/1,181.45 = 754.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.91x = 1,181.45 × 754.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.91x = 891,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,104.89/787.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.97

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