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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.16, 1,190.28 and 787.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.16, 1,190.28 and 787.04 is: 1,181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.16 : 1,190.28 = 787.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.16/1,190.28 = 787.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.16x = 1,190.28 × 787.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.16x = 936,797.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,797.97/793.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.10

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