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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,079.56 and 762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,079.56 and 762 is: 1,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,079.56 = 762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,079.56 = 762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,079.56 × 762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 822,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,624.72/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.88

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