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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,082.16 and 671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,082.16 and 671.76 is: 929.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,082.16 = 671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,082.16 = 671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,082.16 × 671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 726,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,951.80/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.70

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