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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.14, 1,086.51 and 700.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.14, 1,086.51 and 700.45 is: 964.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.14 : 1,086.51 = 700.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.14/1,086.51 = 700.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.14x = 1,086.51 × 700.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.14x = 761,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,045.84/789.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.40

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