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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.85, 1,172.37 and 722.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.85, 1,172.37 and 722.37 is: 1,077.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.85 : 1,172.37 = 722.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.85/1,172.37 = 722.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.85x = 1,172.37 × 722.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.85x = 846,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,884.92/785.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.67

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