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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.84, 1,183.68 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.84, 1,183.68 and 697.68 is: 1,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.84 : 1,183.68 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.84/1,183.68 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.84x = 1,183.68 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.84x = 825,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,829.86/789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.57

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