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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.96, 1,182.22 and 756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.96, 1,182.22 and 756.44 is: 1,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.96 : 1,182.22 = 756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.96/1,182.22 = 756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.96x = 1,182.22 × 756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.96x = 894,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,278.50/791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.20

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