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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,186.08 and 785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,186.08 and 785.80 is: 1,186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,186.08 = 785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,186.08 = 785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,186.08 × 785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 932,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,011.80/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.08

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