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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.58, 1,185.70 and 751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.58, 1,185.70 and 751.56 is: 1,127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.58 : 1,185.70 = 751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.58/1,185.70 = 751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.58x = 1,185.70 × 751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.58x = 891,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,124.69/790.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.18

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