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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.93, 1,182.71 and 674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.93, 1,182.71 and 674.12 is: 1,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.93 : 1,182.71 = 674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.93/1,182.71 = 674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.93x = 1,182.71 × 674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.93x = 797,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,284.24/788.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.59

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