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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.21, 1,175.34 and 686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.21, 1,175.34 and 686.48 is: 1,028.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.21 : 1,175.34 = 686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.21/1,175.34 = 686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.21x = 1,175.34 × 686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.21x = 806,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,847.40/784.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.87

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