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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.28, 1,181.14 and 701.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.28, 1,181.14 and 701.22 is: 1,052.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.28 : 1,181.14 = 701.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.28/1,181.14 = 701.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.28x = 1,181.14 × 701.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.28x = 828,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,241.61/787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.03

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