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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.22, 1,082.58 and 674.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.22, 1,082.58 and 674.46 is: 929.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.22 : 1,082.58 = 674.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.22/1,082.58 = 674.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.22x = 1,082.58 × 674.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.22x = 730,156.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,156.91/785.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.88

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