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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.49, 1,179.95 and 700.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.49, 1,179.95 and 700.42 is: 1,050.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.49 : 1,179.95 = 700.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.49/1,179.95 = 700.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.49x = 1,179.95 × 700.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.49x = 826,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,468.42/786.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.83

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