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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.64, 1,083.53 and 713.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.64, 1,083.53 and 713.76 is: 986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.64 : 1,083.53 = 713.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.64/1,083.53 = 713.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.64x = 1,083.53 × 713.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.64x = 773,380.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,380.37/783.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.91

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