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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.28, 1,084.26 and 676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.28, 1,084.26 and 676.12 is: 932.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.28 : 1,084.26 = 676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.28/1,084.26 = 676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.28x = 1,084.26 × 676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.28x = 733,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,089.87/786.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.35

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