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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.92, 1,081.67 and 732.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.92, 1,081.67 and 732.04 is: 1,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.92 : 1,081.67 = 732.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.92/1,081.67 = 732.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.92x = 1,081.67 × 732.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.92x = 791,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,825.71/788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.68

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