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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.75, 1,183.14 and 730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.75, 1,183.14 and 730.08 is: 1,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.75 : 1,183.14 = 730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.75/1,183.14 = 730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.75x = 1,183.14 × 730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.75x = 863,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,786.85/789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.75

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