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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.32, 1,178.30 and 693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.32, 1,178.30 and 693.80 is: 1,040.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.32 : 1,178.30 = 693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.32/1,178.30 = 693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.32x = 1,178.30 × 693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.32x = 817,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,504.54/785.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.98

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