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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.67, 1,081.02 and 720.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.67, 1,081.02 and 720.87 is: 991.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.67 : 1,081.02 = 720.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.67/1,081.02 = 720.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.67x = 1,081.02 × 720.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.67x = 779,274.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,274.89/785.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.86

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