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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.95, 1,175.54 and 702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.95, 1,175.54 and 702.73 is: 1,047.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.95 : 1,175.54 = 702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.95/1,175.54 = 702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.95x = 1,175.54 × 702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.95x = 826,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,087.22/788.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.07

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