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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.17, 1,085.27 and 674.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.17, 1,085.27 and 674.01 is: 932.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.17 : 1,085.27 = 674.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.17/1,085.27 = 674.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.17x = 1,085.27 × 674.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.17x = 731,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,479.46/784.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.81

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