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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.61, 1,080.51 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.61, 1,080.51 and 659.52 is: 907.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.61 : 1,080.51 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.61/1,080.51 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.61x = 1,080.51 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.61x = 712,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,618.01/785.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.09

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