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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.35, 1,190.03 and 748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.35, 1,190.03 and 748.80 is: 1,123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.35 : 1,190.03 = 748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.35/1,190.03 = 748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.35x = 1,190.03 × 748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.35x = 891,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,090.72/793.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.20

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