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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.22, 1,176.90 and 719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.22, 1,176.90 and 719.02 is: 1,076.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.22 : 1,176.90 = 719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.22/1,176.90 = 719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.22x = 1,176.90 × 719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.22x = 846,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,214.64/786.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.31

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