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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.86, 1,183.56 and 730.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.86, 1,183.56 and 730.54 is: 1,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.86 : 1,183.56 = 730.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.86/1,183.56 = 730.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.86x = 1,183.56 × 730.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.86x = 864,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,637.92/788.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.06

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