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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.92, 1,168.10 and 697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.92, 1,168.10 and 697.76 is: 1,039.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.92 : 1,168.10 = 697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.92/1,168.10 = 697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.92x = 1,168.10 × 697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.92x = 815,053.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,053.46/783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.72

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