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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.01, 1,186.95 and 764.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.01, 1,186.95 and 764.48 is: 1,144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.01 : 1,186.95 = 764.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.01/1,186.95 = 764.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.01x = 1,186.95 × 764.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.01x = 907,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,399.54/793.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.25

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