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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.41, 1,175.36 and 706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.41, 1,175.36 and 706.89 is: 1,063.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.41 : 1,175.36 = 706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.41/1,175.36 = 706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.41x = 1,175.36 × 706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.41x = 830,846.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,846.70/781.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.27

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