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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.64, 1,183.01 and 672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.64, 1,183.01 and 672.30 is: 1,008.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.64 : 1,183.01 = 672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.64/1,183.01 = 672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.64x = 1,183.01 × 672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.64x = 795,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,334.26/788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.49

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