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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.40, 1,187.08 and 674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.40, 1,187.08 and 674.76 is: 1,012.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.40 : 1,187.08 = 674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.40/1,187.08 = 674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.40x = 1,187.08 × 674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.40x = 800,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,994.10/791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.12

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