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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.17, 1,086.65 and 675.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.17, 1,086.65 and 675.01 is: 934.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.17 : 1,086.65 = 675.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.17/1,086.65 = 675.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.17x = 1,086.65 × 675.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.17x = 733,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,499.62/785.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.19

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