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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.93, 1,085.48 and 660.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.93, 1,085.48 and 660.35 is: 912.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.93 : 1,085.48 = 660.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.93/1,085.48 = 660.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.93x = 1,085.48 × 660.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.93x = 716,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,796.72/785.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.04

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