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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.42, 1,176.44 and 739.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.42, 1,176.44 and 739.41 is: 1,107.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.42 : 1,176.44 = 739.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.42/1,176.44 = 739.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.42x = 1,176.44 × 739.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.42x = 869,867.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,867.80/785.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.53

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