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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.72, 1,081.80 and 699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.72, 1,081.80 and 699.24 is: 961.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.72 : 1,081.80 = 699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.72/1,081.80 = 699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.72x = 1,081.80 × 699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.72x = 756,437.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,437.83/786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.51

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