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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.64, 1,170.25 and 750.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.64, 1,170.25 and 750.11 is: 1,117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.64 : 1,170.25 = 750.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.64/1,170.25 = 750.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.64x = 1,170.25 × 750.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.64x = 877,816.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,816.23/785.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.33

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