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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.50, 1,085.26 and 668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.50, 1,085.26 and 668.94 is: 923.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.50 : 1,085.26 = 668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.50/1,085.26 = 668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.50x = 1,085.26 × 668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.50x = 725,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,973.82/786.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.04

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