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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.31, 1,189.40 and 761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.31, 1,189.40 and 761.04 is: 1,148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.31 : 1,189.40 = 761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.31/1,189.40 = 761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.31x = 1,189.40 × 761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.31x = 905,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,177.17/788.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.25

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