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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.38, 1,085.22 and 553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.38, 1,085.22 and 553.92 is: 764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.38 : 1,085.22 = 553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.38/1,085.22 = 553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.38x = 1,085.22 × 553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.38x = 601,125.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,125.06/786.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.42

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