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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,083.17 and 753.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,083.17 and 753.91 is: 1,040.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,083.17 = 753.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,083.17 = 753.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,083.17 × 753.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 816,611.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,611.87/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.21

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