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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.90, 1,076.82 and 671.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.90, 1,076.82 and 671.34 is: 924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.90 : 1,076.82 = 671.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.90/1,076.82 = 671.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.90x = 1,076.82 × 671.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.90x = 722,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,912.34/781.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.56

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