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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,184.88 and 730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,184.88 and 730.32 is: 1,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,184.88 = 730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,184.88 = 730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,184.88 × 730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 865,341.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,341.56/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.93

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