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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.70, 1,337.85 and 785.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.70, 1,337.85 and 785.70 is: 1,176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.70 : 1,337.85 = 785.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.70/1,337.85 = 785.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.70x = 1,337.85 × 785.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.70x = 1,051,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,148.75/893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.18

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