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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.76, 1,177.52 and 695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.76, 1,177.52 and 695.04 is: 1,041.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.76 : 1,177.52 = 695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.76/1,177.52 = 695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.76x = 1,177.52 × 695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.76x = 818,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,423.50/785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.57

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