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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.73, 1,089.23 and 754.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.73, 1,089.23 and 754.95 is: 1,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.73 : 1,089.23 = 754.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.73/1,089.23 = 754.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.73x = 1,089.23 × 754.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.73x = 822,310.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,310.41/785.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.56

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