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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.16, 1,090.56 and 763.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.16, 1,090.56 and 763.29 is: 1,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.16 : 1,090.56 = 763.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.16/1,090.56 = 763.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.16x = 1,090.56 × 763.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.16x = 832,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,416.40/785.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.19

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