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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,082.70 and 743.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,082.70 and 743.31 is: 1,026.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,082.70 = 743.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,082.70 = 743.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,082.70 × 743.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 804,781.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,781.74/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.40

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