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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785, 1,081.32 and 588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785, 1,081.32 and 588.26 is: 810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785 : 1,081.32 = 588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785/1,081.32 = 588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785x = 1,081.32 × 588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785x = 636,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,097.30/785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.32

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