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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.64, 1,180.37 and 745.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.64, 1,180.37 and 745.45 is: 1,110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.64 : 1,180.37 = 745.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.64/1,180.37 = 745.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.64x = 1,180.37 × 745.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.64x = 879,912.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,912.37/792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.11

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