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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.80, 1,187.70 and 716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.80, 1,187.70 and 716.20 is: 1,074.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.80 : 1,187.70 = 716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.80/1,187.70 = 716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.80x = 1,187.70 × 716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.80x = 850,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,630.74/791.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.30

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