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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,083.20 and 732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,083.20 and 732.64 is: 1,009.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,083.20 = 732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,083.20 = 732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,083.20 × 732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 793,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,595.65/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.46

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