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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.42, 1,074.98 and 675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.42, 1,074.98 and 675.72 is: 929.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.42 : 1,074.98 = 675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.42/1,074.98 = 675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.42x = 1,074.98 × 675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.42x = 726,385.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,385.49/781.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.57

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