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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.34, 1,178.82 and 755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.34, 1,178.82 and 755.64 is: 1,134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.34 : 1,178.82 = 755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.34/1,178.82 = 755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.34x = 1,178.82 × 755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.34x = 890,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,763.54/785.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.24

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