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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.08, 1,174.86 and 740.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.08, 1,174.86 and 740.68 is: 1,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.08 : 1,174.86 = 740.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.08/1,174.86 = 740.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.08x = 1,174.86 × 740.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.08x = 870,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,192.37/785.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.42

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