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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.84, 1,183.44 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.84, 1,183.44 and 699.12 is: 1,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.84 : 1,183.44 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.84/1,183.44 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.84x = 1,183.44 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.84x = 827,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,366.57/789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.51

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