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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.60, 1,191.83 and 737.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.60, 1,191.83 and 737.74 is: 1,112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.60 : 1,191.83 = 737.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.60/1,191.83 = 737.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.60x = 1,191.83 × 737.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.60x = 879,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,260.66/790.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.14

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