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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.68, 1,075.46 and 759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.68, 1,075.46 and 759.44 is: 1,039.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.68 : 1,075.46 = 759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.68/1,075.46 = 759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.68x = 1,075.46 × 759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.68x = 816,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,747.34/785.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.54

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