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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.64, 1,083.82 and 667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.64, 1,083.82 and 667.12 is: 920.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.64 : 1,083.82 = 667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.64/1,083.82 = 667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.64x = 1,083.82 × 667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.64x = 723,038.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,038.00/785.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.32

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