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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.74, 1,183.32 and 702.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.74, 1,183.32 and 702.68 is: 1,054.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.74 : 1,183.32 = 702.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.74/1,183.32 = 702.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.74x = 1,183.32 × 702.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.74x = 831,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,489.38/788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.20

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