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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.52, 1,085.16 and 730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.52, 1,085.16 and 730.80 is: 1,009.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.52 : 1,085.16 = 730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.52/1,085.16 = 730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.52x = 1,085.16 × 730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.52x = 793,034.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,034.93/785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.57

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