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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.88, 1,086.70 and 742.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.88, 1,086.70 and 742.27 is: 1,029.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.88 : 1,086.70 = 742.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.88/1,086.70 = 742.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.88x = 1,086.70 × 742.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.88x = 806,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,624.81/783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.02

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