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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.13, 1,085.52 and 750.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.13, 1,085.52 and 750.70 is: 1,037.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.13 : 1,085.52 = 750.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.13/1,085.52 = 750.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.13x = 1,085.52 × 750.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.13x = 814,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,899.86/785.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.92

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