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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.40, 1,078.86 and 698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.40, 1,078.86 and 698.24 is: 964.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.40 : 1,078.86 = 698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.40/1,078.86 = 698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.40x = 1,078.86 × 698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.40x = 753,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,303.21/781.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.04

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