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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.85, 1,074.68 and 672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.85, 1,074.68 and 672.14 is: 922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.85 : 1,074.68 = 672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.85/1,074.68 = 672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.85x = 1,074.68 × 672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.85x = 722,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,335.42/782.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.70

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