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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.23, 1,179.31 and 719.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.23, 1,179.31 and 719.57 is: 1,077.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.23 : 1,179.31 = 719.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.23/1,179.31 = 719.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.23x = 1,179.31 × 719.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.23x = 848,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,597.25/787.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.95

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