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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,168.89 and 701.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,168.89 and 701.64 is: 1,046.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,168.89 = 701.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,168.89 = 701.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,168.89 × 701.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 820,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,139.98/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.95

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