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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.57, 1,181.24 and 749.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.57, 1,181.24 and 749.69 is: 1,122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.57 : 1,181.24 = 749.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.57/1,181.24 = 749.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.57x = 1,181.24 × 749.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.57x = 885,560.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,560.07/788.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.99

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