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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.58, 1,168.93 and 695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.58, 1,168.93 and 695.52 is: 1,040.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.58 : 1,168.93 = 695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.58/1,168.93 = 695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.58x = 1,168.93 × 695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.58x = 813,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,010.72/781.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.21

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