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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,078.75 and 674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,078.75 and 674.68 is: 931.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,078.75 = 674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,078.75 = 674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,078.75 × 674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 727,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,811.05/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.37

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