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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,079.82 and 694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,079.82 and 694.80 is: 955.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,079.82 = 694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,079.82 = 694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,079.82 × 694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 750,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,258.94/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.70

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