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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.22, 1,175.40 and 718.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.22, 1,175.40 and 718.02 is: 1,074.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.22 : 1,175.40 = 718.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.22/1,175.40 = 718.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.22x = 1,175.40 × 718.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.22x = 843,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,960.71/785.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.81

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