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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.58, 1,083.42 and 753.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.58, 1,083.42 and 753.99 is: 1,039.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.58 : 1,083.42 = 753.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.58/1,083.42 = 753.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.58x = 1,083.42 × 753.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.58x = 816,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,887.85/785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.85

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