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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.03, 1,082.07 and 691.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.03, 1,082.07 and 691.17 is: 952.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.03 : 1,082.07 = 691.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.03/1,082.07 = 691.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.03x = 1,082.07 × 691.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.03x = 747,890.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,890.26/785.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.70

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