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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.20, 1,180.80 and 707.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.20, 1,180.80 and 707.01 is: 1,060.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.20 : 1,180.80 = 707.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.20/1,180.80 = 707.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.20x = 1,180.80 × 707.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.20x = 834,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,837.41/787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.52

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