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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.10, 1,180.33 and 700.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.10, 1,180.33 and 700.17 is: 1,048.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.10 : 1,180.33 = 700.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.10/1,180.33 = 700.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.10x = 1,180.33 × 700.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.10x = 826,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,429.91/788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.64

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