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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.66, 1,081.02 and 680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.66, 1,081.02 and 680.43 is: 936.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.66 : 1,081.02 = 680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.66/1,081.02 = 680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.66x = 1,081.02 × 680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.66x = 735,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,558.44/785.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.23

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