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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.96, 1,184.19 and 711.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.96, 1,184.19 and 711.93 is: 1,072.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.96 : 1,184.19 = 711.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.96/1,184.19 = 711.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.96x = 1,184.19 × 711.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.96x = 843,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,056.83/785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.65

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