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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.05, 1,170.27 and 691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.05, 1,170.27 and 691.80 is: 1,032.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.05 : 1,170.27 = 691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.05/1,170.27 = 691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.05x = 1,170.27 × 691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.05x = 809,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,592.79/784.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.58

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