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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.85, 1,085.09 and 750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.85, 1,085.09 and 750.42 is: 1,037.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.85 : 1,085.09 = 750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.85/1,085.09 = 750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.85x = 1,085.09 × 750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.85x = 814,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,269.49/784.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.49

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