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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.22, 1,083.96 and 675.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.22, 1,083.96 and 675.46 is: 931.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.22 : 1,083.96 = 675.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.22/1,083.96 = 675.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.22x = 1,083.96 × 675.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.22x = 732,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,171.62/786.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.26

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