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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.12, 1,088.43 and 743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.12, 1,088.43 and 743.52 is: 1,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.12 : 1,088.43 = 743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.12/1,088.43 = 743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.12x = 1,088.43 × 743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.12x = 809,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,269.47/785.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.76

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