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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.39, 1,179.70 and 746.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.39, 1,179.70 and 746.14 is: 1,116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.39 : 1,179.70 = 746.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.39/1,179.70 = 746.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.39x = 1,179.70 × 746.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.39x = 880,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,220.58/788.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.48

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