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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.61, 1,173.16 and 740.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.61, 1,173.16 and 740.05 is: 1,105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.61 : 1,173.16 = 740.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.61/1,173.16 = 740.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.61x = 1,173.16 × 740.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.61x = 868,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,198.91/785.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.13

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