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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.32, 1,170.46 and 702.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.32, 1,170.46 and 702.34 is: 1,048.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.32 : 1,170.46 = 702.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.32/1,170.46 = 702.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.32x = 1,170.46 × 702.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.32x = 822,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,060.88/784.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.12

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