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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.66, 1,182.66 and 762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.66, 1,182.66 and 762.32 is: 1,141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.66 : 1,182.66 = 762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.66/1,182.66 = 762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.66x = 1,182.66 × 762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.66x = 901,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,565.37/789.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.71

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