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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.50, 1,185.70 and 746.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.50, 1,185.70 and 746.55 is: 1,118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.50 : 1,185.70 = 746.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.50/1,185.70 = 746.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.50x = 1,185.70 × 746.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.50x = 885,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,184.34/791.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.36

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