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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.44, 1,180.86 and 696.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.44, 1,180.86 and 696.16 is: 1,042.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.44 : 1,180.86 = 696.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.44/1,180.86 = 696.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.44x = 1,180.86 × 696.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.44x = 822,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,067.50/788.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.65

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