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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.02, 1,082.24 and 667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.02, 1,082.24 and 667.76 is: 919.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.02 : 1,082.24 = 667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.02/1,082.24 = 667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.02x = 1,082.24 × 667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.02x = 722,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,676.58/786.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.41

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