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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.20, 1,187.07 and 714.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.20, 1,187.07 and 714.52 is: 1,072.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.20 : 1,187.07 = 714.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.20/1,187.07 = 714.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.20x = 1,187.07 × 714.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.20x = 848,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,185.26/791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.02

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