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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.33, 1,168.97 and 701.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.33, 1,168.97 and 701.34 is: 1,046.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.33 : 1,168.97 = 701.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.33/1,168.97 = 701.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.33x = 1,168.97 × 701.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.33x = 819,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,845.42/783.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.62

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