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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.35, 1,179.20 and 699.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.35, 1,179.20 and 699.42 is: 1,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.35 : 1,179.20 = 699.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.35/1,179.20 = 699.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.35x = 1,179.20 × 699.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.35x = 824,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,757.81/787.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.51

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