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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.35, 1,176.55 and 694.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.35, 1,176.55 and 694.17 is: 1,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.35 : 1,176.55 = 694.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.35/1,176.55 = 694.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.35x = 1,176.55 × 694.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.35x = 816,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,723.98/784.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.27

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