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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.40, 1,181.20 and 692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.40, 1,181.20 and 692.40 is: 1,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.40 : 1,181.20 = 692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.40/1,181.20 = 692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.40x = 1,181.20 × 692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.40x = 817,862.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,862.88/786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.01

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