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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.36, 1,184.14 and 711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.36, 1,184.14 and 711.92 is: 1,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.36 : 1,184.14 = 711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.36/1,184.14 = 711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.36x = 1,184.14 × 711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.36x = 843,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,012.95/789.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.97

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