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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.34, 1,183.69 and 763.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.34, 1,183.69 and 763.01 is: 1,142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.34 : 1,183.69 = 763.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.34/1,183.69 = 763.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.34x = 1,183.69 × 763.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.34x = 903,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,159.48/790.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.74

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