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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.30, 1,168.53 and 695.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.30, 1,168.53 and 695.22 is: 1,039.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.30 : 1,168.53 = 695.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.30/1,168.53 = 695.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.30x = 1,168.53 × 695.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.30x = 812,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,385.43/781.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.79

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