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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,176.42 and 702.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,176.42 and 702.42 is: 1,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,176.42 = 702.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,176.42 = 702.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,176.42 × 702.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 826,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,345.78/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.60

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