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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.14, 1,084.51 and 667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.14, 1,084.51 and 667.62 is: 921.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.14 : 1,084.51 = 667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.14/1,084.51 = 667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.14x = 1,084.51 × 667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.14x = 724,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,040.57/786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.01

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