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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.40, 1,083.14 and 686.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.40, 1,083.14 and 686.20 is: 948.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.40 : 1,083.14 = 686.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.40/1,083.14 = 686.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.40x = 1,083.14 × 686.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.40x = 743,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,250.67/783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.75

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