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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.24, 1,085.10 and 754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.24, 1,085.10 and 754.84 is: 1,040.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.24 : 1,085.10 = 754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.24/1,085.10 = 754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.24x = 1,085.10 × 754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.24x = 819,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,076.88/787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.44

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