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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.42, 1,084.23 and 673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.42, 1,084.23 and 673.26 is: 931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.42 : 1,084.23 = 673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.42/1,084.23 = 673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.42x = 1,084.23 × 673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.42x = 729,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,968.69/783.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.77

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