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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.18, 1,168.32 and 695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.18, 1,168.32 and 695.12 is: 1,039.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.18 : 1,168.32 = 695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.18/1,168.32 = 695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.18x = 1,168.32 × 695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.18x = 812,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,122.60/781.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.61

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