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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.20, 1,184.01 and 776.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.20, 1,184.01 and 776.15 is: 1,164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.20 : 1,184.01 = 776.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.20/1,184.01 = 776.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.20x = 1,184.01 × 776.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.20x = 918,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,969.36/789.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.43

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