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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.88, 1,179.27 and 784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.88, 1,179.27 and 784.04 is: 1,176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.88 : 1,179.27 = 784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.88/1,179.27 = 784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.88x = 1,179.27 × 784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.88x = 924,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,588.95/785.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.50

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