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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.79, 1,179.16 and 696.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.79, 1,179.16 and 696.35 is: 1,039.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.79 : 1,179.16 = 696.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.79/1,179.16 = 696.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.79x = 1,179.16 × 696.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.79x = 821,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,102.64/789.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.65

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