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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.45, 1,175.85 and 688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.45, 1,175.85 and 688.14 is: 1,030.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.45 : 1,175.85 = 688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.45/1,175.85 = 688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.45x = 1,175.85 × 688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.45x = 809,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,149.42/785.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.18

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