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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,175.31 and 691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,175.31 and 691.08 is: 1,030.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,175.31 = 691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,175.31 = 691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,175.31 × 691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 812,233.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,233.23/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.58

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