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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.70, 1,186.05 and 687.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.70, 1,186.05 and 687.81 is: 1,030.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.70 : 1,186.05 = 687.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.70/1,186.05 = 687.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.70x = 1,186.05 × 687.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.70x = 815,777.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,777.05/791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.41

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