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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.39, 1,184.09 and 672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.39, 1,184.09 and 672.75 is: 1,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.39 : 1,184.09 = 672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.39/1,184.09 = 672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.39x = 1,184.09 × 672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.39x = 796,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,593.18/789.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.13

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