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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.66, 1,094.70 and 748.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.66, 1,094.70 and 748.02 is: 1,036.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.66 : 1,094.70 = 748.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.66/1,094.70 = 748.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.66x = 1,094.70 × 748.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.66x = 818,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,857.49/789.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.97

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