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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.07, 1,175.51 and 704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.07, 1,175.51 and 704.70 is: 1,057.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.07 : 1,175.51 = 704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.07/1,175.51 = 704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.07x = 1,175.51 × 704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.07x = 828,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,383.66/783.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.87

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