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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.49, 1,171.33 and 699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.49, 1,171.33 and 699.48 is: 1,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.49 : 1,171.33 = 699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.49/1,171.33 = 699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.49x = 1,171.33 × 699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.49x = 819,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,320.16/781.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.40

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