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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.34, 1,170.84 and 775.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.34, 1,170.84 and 775.62 is: 1,156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.34 : 1,170.84 = 775.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.34/1,170.84 = 775.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.34x = 1,170.84 × 775.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.34x = 908,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,126.92/785.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.35

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