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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.06, 1,179.99 and 695.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.06, 1,179.99 and 695.78 is: 1,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.06 : 1,179.99 = 695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.06/1,179.99 = 695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.06x = 1,179.99 × 695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.06x = 821,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,013.44/788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.82

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