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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.92, 1,183.84 and 740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.92, 1,183.84 and 740.96 is: 1,104.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.92 : 1,183.84 = 740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.92/1,183.84 = 740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.92x = 1,183.84 × 740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.92x = 877,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,178.09/793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.87

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