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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.94, 1,082.07 and 705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.94, 1,082.07 and 705.48 is: 971.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.94 : 1,082.07 = 705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.94/1,082.07 = 705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.94x = 1,082.07 × 705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.94x = 763,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,378.74/785.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.29

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