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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.86, 1,084.05 and 752.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.86, 1,084.05 and 752.73 is: 1,034.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.86 : 1,084.05 = 752.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.86/1,084.05 = 752.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.86x = 1,084.05 × 752.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.86x = 815,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,996.96/788.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.40

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