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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.86, 1,180.93 and 757.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.86, 1,180.93 and 757.33 is: 1,128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.86 : 1,180.93 = 757.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.86/1,180.93 = 757.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.86x = 1,180.93 × 757.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.86x = 894,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,345.92/792.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.00

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