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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.56, 1,171.02 and 692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.56, 1,171.02 and 692.30 is: 1,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.56 : 1,171.02 = 692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.56/1,171.02 = 692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.56x = 1,171.02 × 692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.56x = 810,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,697.15/784.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.31

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