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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.20, 1,180.80 and 691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.20, 1,180.80 and 691.20 is: 1,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.20 : 1,180.80 = 691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.20/1,180.80 = 691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.20x = 1,180.80 × 691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.20x = 816,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,168.96/787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.80

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