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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.98, 1,181.29 and 769.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.98, 1,181.29 and 769.33 is: 1,154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.98 : 1,181.29 = 769.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.98/1,181.29 = 769.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.98x = 1,181.29 × 769.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.98x = 908,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,796.96/786.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.79

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