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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.76, 1,171.44 and 700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.76, 1,171.44 and 700.16 is: 1,049.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.76 : 1,171.44 = 700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.76/1,171.44 = 700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.76x = 1,171.44 × 700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.76x = 820,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,195.43/781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.17

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