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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.14, 1,179.32 and 745.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.14, 1,179.32 and 745.89 is: 1,116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.14 : 1,179.32 = 745.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.14/1,179.32 = 745.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.14x = 1,179.32 × 745.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.14x = 879,645.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,645.94/788.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.11

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