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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.77, 1,190.66 and 751.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.77, 1,190.66 and 751.65 is: 1,127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.77 : 1,190.66 = 751.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.77/1,190.66 = 751.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.77x = 1,190.66 × 751.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.77x = 894,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,955.83/793.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.48

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