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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.13, 1,171.58 and 703.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.13, 1,171.58 and 703.14 is: 1,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.13 : 1,171.58 = 703.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.13/1,171.58 = 703.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.13x = 1,171.58 × 703.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.13x = 823,784.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,784.76/785.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.23

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