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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.58, 1,174.92 and 699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.58, 1,174.92 and 699.52 is: 1,046.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.58 : 1,174.92 = 699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.58/1,174.92 = 699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.58x = 1,174.92 × 699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.58x = 821,880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,880.04/785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.21

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