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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.04, 1,184.10 and 755.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.04, 1,184.10 and 755.56 is: 1,133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.04 : 1,184.10 = 755.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.04/1,184.10 = 755.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.04x = 1,184.10 × 755.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.04x = 894,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,658.60/789.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.86

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