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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.40, 1,184.10 and 735.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.40, 1,184.10 and 735.40 is: 1,103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.40 : 1,184.10 = 735.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.40/1,184.10 = 735.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.40x = 1,184.10 × 735.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.40x = 870,787.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,787.14/789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.10

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