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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.76, 1,188.04 and 717.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.76, 1,188.04 and 717.98 is: 1,074.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.76 : 1,188.04 = 717.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.76/1,188.04 = 717.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.76x = 1,188.04 × 717.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.76x = 852,983.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,983.02/793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.62

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