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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.20, 1,179.32 and 683.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.20, 1,179.32 and 683.31 is: 1,023.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.20 : 1,179.32 = 683.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.20/1,179.32 = 683.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.20x = 1,179.32 × 683.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.20x = 805,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,837.73/787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.68

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