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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.54, 1,083.15 and 744.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.54, 1,083.15 and 744.50 is: 1,026.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.54 : 1,083.15 = 744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.54/1,083.15 = 744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.54x = 1,083.15 × 744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.54x = 806,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,405.18/785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.56

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