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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.56, 1,172.96 and 689.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.56, 1,172.96 and 689.51 is: 1,028.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.56 : 1,172.96 = 689.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.56/1,172.96 = 689.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.56x = 1,172.96 × 689.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.56x = 808,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,767.65/786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.23

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