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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.64, 1,083.12 and 668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.64, 1,083.12 and 668.38 is: 920.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.64 : 1,083.12 = 668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.64/1,083.12 = 668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.64x = 1,083.12 × 668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.64x = 723,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,935.75/786.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.29

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