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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.70, 1,183.32 and 712.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.70, 1,183.32 and 712.02 is: 1,068.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.70 : 1,183.32 = 712.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.70/1,183.32 = 712.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.70x = 1,183.32 × 712.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.70x = 842,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,547.51/788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.27

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