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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.56, 1,084.80 and 698.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.56, 1,084.80 and 698.10 is: 962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.56 : 1,084.80 = 698.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.56/1,084.80 = 698.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.56x = 1,084.80 × 698.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.56x = 757,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,298.88/786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.80

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