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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.68, 1,084.95 and 662.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.68, 1,084.95 and 662.63 is: 913.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.68 : 1,084.95 = 662.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.68/1,084.95 = 662.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.68x = 1,084.95 × 662.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.68x = 718,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,914.99/786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.87

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