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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.02, 1,078.08 and 670.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.02, 1,078.08 and 670.05 is: 924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.02 : 1,078.08 = 670.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.02/1,078.08 = 670.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.02x = 1,078.08 × 670.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.02x = 722,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,367.50/781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.90

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