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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,178.70 and 696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,178.70 and 696.70 is: 1,045.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,178.70 = 696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,178.70 = 696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,178.70 × 696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 821,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,200.29/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.05

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