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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.21, 1,083.10 and 679.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.21, 1,083.10 and 679.13 is: 937.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.21 : 1,083.10 = 679.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.21/1,083.10 = 679.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.21x = 1,083.10 × 679.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.21x = 735,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,558.59/784.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.96

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