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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.96, 1,183.71 and 757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.96, 1,183.71 and 757.44 is: 1,130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.96 : 1,183.71 = 757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.96/1,183.71 = 757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.96x = 1,183.71 × 757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.96x = 896,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,589.30/792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.69

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