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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.99, 1,173.67 and 683.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.99, 1,173.67 and 683.51 is: 1,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.99 : 1,173.67 = 683.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.99/1,173.67 = 683.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.99x = 1,173.67 × 683.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.99x = 802,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,215.18/785.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.64

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