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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,084.26 and 675.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,084.26 and 675.10 is: 931.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,084.26 = 675.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,084.26 = 675.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,084.26 × 675.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 731,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,983.93/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.51

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