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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.17, 1,080.33 and 720.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.17, 1,080.33 and 720.37 is: 991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.17 : 1,080.33 = 720.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.17/1,080.33 = 720.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.17x = 1,080.33 × 720.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.17x = 778,231.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,231.92/785.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.17

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