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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.55, 1,085.13 and 699.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.55, 1,085.13 and 699.26 is: 963.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.55 : 1,085.13 = 699.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.55/1,085.13 = 699.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.55x = 1,085.13 × 699.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.55x = 758,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,782.58/787.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.48

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