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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.20, 1,180.32 and 703.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.20, 1,180.32 and 703.16 is: 1,051.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.20 : 1,180.32 = 703.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.20/1,180.32 = 703.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.20x = 1,180.32 × 703.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.20x = 829,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,953.81/789.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.64

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