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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.54, 1,178.22 and 693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.54, 1,178.22 and 693.55 is: 1,034.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.54 : 1,178.22 = 693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.54/1,178.22 = 693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.54x = 1,178.22 × 693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.54x = 817,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,154.48/789.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.98

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