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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.20, 1,083.70 and 759.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.20, 1,083.70 and 759.62 is: 1,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.20 : 1,083.70 = 759.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.20/1,083.70 = 759.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.20x = 1,083.70 × 759.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.20x = 823,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,200.19/785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.40

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