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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.73, 1,180.30 and 700.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.73, 1,180.30 and 700.65 is: 1,051.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.73 : 1,180.30 = 700.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.73/1,180.30 = 700.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.73x = 1,180.30 × 700.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.73x = 826,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,978.57/786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.16

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