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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.70, 1,103.24 and 785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.70, 1,103.24 and 785.10 is: 1,073.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.70 : 1,103.24 = 785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.70/1,103.24 = 785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.70x = 1,103.24 × 785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.70x = 866,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,149.80/806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.70

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