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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.22, 1,080.96 and 740.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.22, 1,080.96 and 740.48 is: 1,020.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.22 : 1,080.96 = 740.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.22/1,080.96 = 740.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.22x = 1,080.96 × 740.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.22x = 800,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,429.26/784.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.67

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