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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.70, 1,177.05 and 698.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.70, 1,177.05 and 698.30 is: 1,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.70 : 1,177.05 = 698.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.70/1,177.05 = 698.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.70x = 1,177.05 × 698.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.70x = 821,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,934.02/784.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.45

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