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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.96, 1,174.32 and 678.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.96, 1,174.32 and 678.08 is: 1,014.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.96 : 1,174.32 = 678.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.96/1,174.32 = 678.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.96x = 1,174.32 × 678.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.96x = 796,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,282.91/784.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.42

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