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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.80, 1,184.70 and 714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.80, 1,184.70 and 714.20 is: 1,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.80 : 1,184.70 = 714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.80/1,184.70 = 714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.80x = 1,184.70 × 714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.80x = 846,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,112.74/789.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.30

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