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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.54, 1,181.52 and 758.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.54, 1,181.52 and 758.57 is: 1,136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.54 : 1,181.52 = 758.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.54/1,181.52 = 758.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.54x = 1,181.52 × 758.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.54x = 896,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,259.72/788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.61

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