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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.44, 1,084.22 and 523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.44, 1,084.22 and 523.84 is: 723.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.44 : 1,084.22 = 523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.44/1,084.22 = 523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.44x = 1,084.22 × 523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.44x = 567,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,957.80/785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.11

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