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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.20, 1,179.84 and 689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.20, 1,179.84 and 689.44 is: 1,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.20 : 1,179.84 = 689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.20/1,179.84 = 689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.20x = 1,179.84 × 689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.20x = 813,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,428.89/787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.32

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