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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.52, 1,082.64 and 695.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.52, 1,082.64 and 695.01 is: 957.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.52 : 1,082.64 = 695.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.52/1,082.64 = 695.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.52x = 1,082.64 × 695.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.52x = 752,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,445.63/785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.89

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