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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.82, 1,189.80 and 742.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.82, 1,189.80 and 742.62 is: 1,115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.82 : 1,189.80 = 742.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.82/1,189.80 = 742.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.82x = 1,189.80 × 742.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.82x = 883,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,569.28/791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.87

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