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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.55, 1,181.43 and 702.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.55, 1,181.43 and 702.64 is: 1,052.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.55 : 1,181.43 = 702.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.55/1,181.43 = 702.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.55x = 1,181.43 × 702.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.55x = 830,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,123.60/788.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.73

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