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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.17, 1,080.37 and 750.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.17, 1,080.37 and 750.04 is: 1,030.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.17 : 1,080.37 = 750.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.17/1,080.37 = 750.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.17x = 1,080.37 × 750.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.17x = 810,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,314.73/786.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.71

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