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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.02, 1,186.53 and 731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.02, 1,186.53 and 731.50 is: 1,097.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.02 : 1,186.53 = 731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.02/1,186.53 = 731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.02x = 1,186.53 × 731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.02x = 867,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,946.70/791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.25

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