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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.10, 1,176.15 and 704.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.10, 1,176.15 and 704.90 is: 1,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.10 : 1,176.15 = 704.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.10/1,176.15 = 704.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.10x = 1,176.15 × 704.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.10x = 829,068.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,068.14/784.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.35

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