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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.98, 1,171.65 and 755.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.98, 1,171.65 and 755.17 is: 1,122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.98 : 1,171.65 = 755.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.98/1,171.65 = 755.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.98x = 1,171.65 × 755.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.98x = 884,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,794.93/787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.86

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