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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.36, 1,188.92 and 749.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.36, 1,188.92 and 749.55 is: 1,123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.36 : 1,188.92 = 749.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.36/1,188.92 = 749.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.36x = 1,188.92 × 749.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.36x = 891,154.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,154.99/793.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.27

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