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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.03, 1,183.17 and 752.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.03, 1,183.17 and 752.15 is: 1,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.03 : 1,183.17 = 752.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.03/1,183.17 = 752.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.03x = 1,183.17 × 752.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.03x = 889,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,921.32/791.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.02

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