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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.45, 1,180.20 and 696.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.45, 1,180.20 and 696.35 is: 1,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.45 : 1,180.20 = 696.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.45/1,180.20 = 696.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.45x = 1,180.20 × 696.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.45x = 821,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,832.27/785.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.32

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