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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.14, 1,170.33 and 696.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.14, 1,170.33 and 696.39 is: 1,043.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.14 : 1,170.33 = 696.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.14/1,170.33 = 696.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.14x = 1,170.33 × 696.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.14x = 815,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,006.11/781.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.35

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