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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.54, 1,086.49 and 702.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.54, 1,086.49 and 702.34 is: 968.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.54 : 1,086.49 = 702.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.54/1,086.49 = 702.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.54x = 1,086.49 × 702.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.54x = 763,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,085.39/787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.95

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