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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.76, 1,194.72 and 761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.76, 1,194.72 and 761.76 is: 1,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.76 : 1,194.72 = 761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.76/1,194.72 = 761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.76x = 1,194.72 × 761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.76x = 910,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,089.91/791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.45

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