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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.70, 1,187.82 and 715.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.70, 1,187.82 and 715.02 is: 1,072.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.70 : 1,187.82 = 715.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.70/1,187.82 = 715.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.70x = 1,187.82 × 715.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.70x = 849,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,315.06/791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.77

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