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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.36, 1,186.84 and 718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.36, 1,186.84 and 718.24 is: 1,082.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.36 : 1,186.84 = 718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.36/1,186.84 = 718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.36x = 1,186.84 × 718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.36x = 852,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,435.96/787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.65

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