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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.05, 1,188.96 and 754.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.05, 1,188.96 and 754.01 is: 1,130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.05 : 1,188.96 = 754.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.05/1,188.96 = 754.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.05x = 1,188.96 × 754.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.05x = 896,487.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,487.73/793.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.43

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