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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.73, 1,181.61 and 697.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.73, 1,181.61 and 697.55 is: 1,046.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.73 : 1,181.61 = 697.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.73/1,181.61 = 697.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.73x = 1,181.61 × 697.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.73x = 824,226.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,226.15/787.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.34

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