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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.85, 1,086.47 and 751.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.85, 1,086.47 and 751.42 is: 1,038.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.85 : 1,086.47 = 751.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.85/1,086.47 = 751.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.85x = 1,086.47 × 751.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.85x = 816,395.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,395.29/785.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.87

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