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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.29, 1,075.83 and 676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.29, 1,075.83 and 676.20 is: 931.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.29 : 1,075.83 = 676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.29/1,075.83 = 676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.29x = 1,075.83 × 676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.29x = 727,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,476.25/781.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.12

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