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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.20, 1,183.80 and 710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.20, 1,183.80 and 710.90 is: 1,066.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.20 : 1,183.80 = 710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.20/1,183.80 = 710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.20x = 1,183.80 × 710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.20x = 841,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,563.42/789.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.35

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