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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.08, 1,083.30 and 660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.08, 1,083.30 and 660.42 is: 911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.08 : 1,083.30 = 660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.08/1,083.30 = 660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.08x = 1,083.30 × 660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.08x = 715,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,432.99/785.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.29

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