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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,177.26 and 763.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,177.26 and 763.92 is: 1,138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,177.26 = 763.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,177.26 = 763.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,177.26 × 763.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 899,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,332.46/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.37

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