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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.70, 1,183.51 and 686.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.70, 1,183.51 and 686.49 is: 1,028.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.70 : 1,183.51 = 686.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.70/1,183.51 = 686.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.70x = 1,183.51 × 686.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.70x = 812,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,470.86/789.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.84

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