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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.28, 1,176.30 and 694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.28, 1,176.30 and 694.20 is: 1,039.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.28 : 1,176.30 = 694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.28/1,176.30 = 694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.28x = 1,176.30 × 694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.28x = 816,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,587.46/785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.87

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