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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.16, 1,174.98 and 706.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.16, 1,174.98 and 706.64 is: 1,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.16 : 1,174.98 = 706.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.16/1,174.98 = 706.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.16x = 1,174.98 × 706.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.16x = 830,287.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,287.87/781.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.89

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