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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.74, 1,177.62 and 688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.74, 1,177.62 and 688 is: 1,031.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.74 : 1,177.62 = 688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.74/1,177.62 = 688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.74x = 1,177.62 × 688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.74x = 810,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,202.56/785.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.13

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