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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.25, 1,183.98 and 734.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.25, 1,183.98 and 734.58 is: 1,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.25 : 1,183.98 = 734.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.25/1,183.98 = 734.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.25x = 1,183.98 × 734.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.25x = 869,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,728.03/789.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.97

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