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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.64, 1,174.19 and 694.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.64, 1,174.19 and 694.39 is: 1,036.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.64 : 1,174.19 = 694.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.64/1,174.19 = 694.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.64x = 1,174.19 × 694.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.64x = 815,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,345.79/786.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.49

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