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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.62, 1,181.16 and 787.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.62, 1,181.16 and 787.03 is: 1,174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.62 : 1,181.16 = 787.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.62/1,181.16 = 787.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.62x = 1,181.16 × 787.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.62x = 929,608.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,608.35/791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.31

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