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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.14, 1,179.63 and 724.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.14, 1,179.63 and 724.17 is: 1,086.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.14 : 1,179.63 = 724.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.14/1,179.63 = 724.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.14x = 1,179.63 × 724.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.14x = 854,252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,252.66/786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.65

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