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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.96, 1,175.15 and 680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.96, 1,175.15 and 680.52 is: 1,018.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.96 : 1,175.15 = 680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.96/1,175.15 = 680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.96x = 1,175.15 × 680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.96x = 799,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,713.08/784.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.79

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