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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.04, 1,184.40 and 758.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.04, 1,184.40 and 758.32 is: 1,138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.04 : 1,184.40 = 758.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.04/1,184.40 = 758.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.04x = 1,184.40 × 758.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.04x = 898,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,154.21/789.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.29

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