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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,079.64 and 700.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,079.64 and 700.92 is: 965.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,079.64 = 700.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,079.64 = 700.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,079.64 × 700.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 756,741.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,741.27/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.13

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