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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.65, 1,082.95 and 586.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.65, 1,082.95 and 586.39 is: 808.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.65 : 1,082.95 = 586.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.65/1,082.95 = 586.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.65x = 1,082.95 × 586.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.65x = 635,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,031.05/785.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.29

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