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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.45, 1,184.15 and 753.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.45, 1,184.15 and 753.89 is: 1,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.45 : 1,184.15 = 753.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.45/1,184.15 = 753.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.45x = 1,184.15 × 753.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.45x = 892,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,714.81/788.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.25

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