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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.82, 1,179.07 and 700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.82, 1,179.07 and 700.32 is: 1,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.82 : 1,179.07 = 700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.82/1,179.07 = 700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.82x = 1,179.07 × 700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.82x = 825,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,729.60/786.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.45

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