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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.81, 1,183.67 and 746.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.81, 1,183.67 and 746.58 is: 1,120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.81 : 1,183.67 = 746.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.81/1,183.67 = 746.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.81x = 1,183.67 × 746.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.81x = 883,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,700.62/788.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.30

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