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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.40, 1,180.38 and 701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.40, 1,180.38 and 701 is: 1,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.40 : 1,180.38 = 701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.40/1,180.38 = 701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.40x = 1,180.38 × 701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.40x = 827,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,446.38/787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.86

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