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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,080.36 and 684.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,080.36 and 684.18 is: 945.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,080.36 = 684.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,080.36 = 684.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,080.36 × 684.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 739,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,160.70/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.97

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