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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.93, 1,173.49 and 737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.93, 1,173.49 and 737.30 is: 1,098.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.93 : 1,173.49 = 737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.93/1,173.49 = 737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.93x = 1,173.49 × 737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.93x = 865,215.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,215.27/787.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.09

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