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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.94, 1,182.60 and 707.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.94, 1,182.60 and 707.94 is: 1,061.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.94 : 1,182.60 = 707.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.94/1,182.60 = 707.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.94x = 1,182.60 × 707.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.94x = 837,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,209.84/788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.18

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