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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,185.12 and 776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,185.12 and 776.64 is: 1,163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,185.12 = 776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,185.12 = 776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,185.12 × 776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 920,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,411.60/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.55

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