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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.01, 1,186.53 and 748.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.01, 1,186.53 and 748.17 is: 1,122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.01 : 1,186.53 = 748.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.01/1,186.53 = 748.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.01x = 1,186.53 × 748.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.01x = 887,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,726.15/791.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.27

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