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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.12, 1,082.64 and 673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.12, 1,082.64 and 673.47 is: 928.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.12 : 1,082.64 = 673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.12/1,082.64 = 673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.12x = 1,082.64 × 673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.12x = 729,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,124.03/785.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.68

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