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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.16, 1,074.06 and 781.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.16, 1,074.06 and 781.92 is: 1,069.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.16 : 1,074.06 = 781.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.16/1,074.06 = 781.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.16x = 1,074.06 × 781.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.16x = 839,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,829.00/785.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.63

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