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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.14, 1,179.18 and 706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.14, 1,179.18 and 706.66 is: 1,058.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.14 : 1,179.18 = 706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.14/1,179.18 = 706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.14x = 1,179.18 × 706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.14x = 833,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,276.39/787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.61

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