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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.46, 1,084.84 and 688.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.46, 1,084.84 and 688.46 is: 949.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.46 : 1,084.84 = 688.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.46/1,084.84 = 688.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.46x = 1,084.84 × 688.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.46x = 746,868.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,868.95/786.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.66

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