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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.85, 1,179.94 and 699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.85, 1,179.94 and 699.90 is: 1,048.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.85 : 1,179.94 = 699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.85/1,179.94 = 699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.85x = 1,179.94 × 699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.85x = 825,840.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,840.01/787.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.22

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