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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.44, 1,183.12 and 706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.44, 1,183.12 and 706.68 is: 1,059.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.44 : 1,183.12 = 706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.44/1,183.12 = 706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.44x = 1,183.12 × 706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.44x = 836,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,085.47/789.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.09

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