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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.18, 1,176.06 and 716.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.18, 1,176.06 and 716.42 is: 1,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.18 : 1,176.06 = 716.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.18/1,176.06 = 716.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.18x = 1,176.06 × 716.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.18x = 842,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,552.91/785.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.07

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