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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.02, 1,183.64 and 684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.02, 1,183.64 and 684.52 is: 1,030.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.02 : 1,183.64 = 684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.02/1,183.64 = 684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.02x = 1,183.64 × 684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.02x = 810,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,225.25/786.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.79

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