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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.04, 1,079.56 and 685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.04, 1,079.56 and 685.20 is: 943.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.04 : 1,079.56 = 685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.04/1,079.56 = 685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.04x = 1,079.56 × 685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.04x = 739,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,714.51/784.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.47

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