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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.34, 1,169.90 and 682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.34, 1,169.90 and 682.88 is: 1,022.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.34 : 1,169.90 = 682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.34/1,169.90 = 682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.34x = 1,169.90 × 682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.34x = 798,897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,897.90/781.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.47

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