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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.84, 1,181.32 and 699.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.84, 1,181.32 and 699.02 is: 1,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.84 : 1,181.32 = 699.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.84/1,181.32 = 699.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.84x = 1,181.32 × 699.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.84x = 825,766.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,766.31/787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.14

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