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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.61, 1,180.67 and 742.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.61, 1,180.67 and 742.00 is: 1,106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.61 : 1,180.67 = 742.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.61/1,180.67 = 742.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.61x = 1,180.67 × 742.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.61x = 876,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,051.24/791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.67

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