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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.26, 1,182.39 and 745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.26, 1,182.39 and 745.44 is: 1,118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.26 : 1,182.39 = 745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.26/1,182.39 = 745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.26x = 1,182.39 × 745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.26x = 881,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,400.80/788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.16

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