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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.14, 1,082.40 and 713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.14, 1,082.40 and 713.24 is: 982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.14 : 1,082.40 = 713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.14/1,082.40 = 713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.14x = 1,082.40 × 713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.14x = 772,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,007.41/786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.02

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