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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.32, 1,186.40 and 779.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.32, 1,186.40 and 779.84 is: 1,176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.32 : 1,186.40 = 779.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.32/1,186.40 = 779.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.32x = 1,186.40 × 779.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.32x = 925,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,202.18/786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.62

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