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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,183.07 and 707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,183.07 and 707.04 is: 1,065.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,183.07 = 707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,183.07 = 707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,183.07 × 707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 836,477.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,477.81/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.52

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