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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.63, 1,185.95 and 731.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.63, 1,185.95 and 731.96 is: 1,096.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.63 : 1,185.95 = 731.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.63/1,185.95 = 731.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.63x = 1,185.95 × 731.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.63x = 868,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,058.37/791.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.55

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