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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.28, 1,090.20 and 761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.28, 1,090.20 and 761.52 is: 1,057.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.28 : 1,090.20 = 761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.28/1,090.20 = 761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.28x = 1,090.20 × 761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.28x = 830,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,209.10/785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.21

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