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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.02, 1,181.80 and 718.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.02, 1,181.80 and 718.29 is: 1,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.02 : 1,181.80 = 718.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.02/1,181.80 = 718.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.02x = 1,181.80 × 718.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.02x = 848,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,875.12/784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.72

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