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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.45, 1,186.39 and 787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.45, 1,186.39 and 787.50 is: 1,181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.45 : 1,186.39 = 787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.45/1,186.39 = 787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.45x = 1,186.39 × 787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.45x = 934,282.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,282.13/790.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.96

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