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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.69, 1,086.35 and 654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.69, 1,086.35 and 654.12 is: 903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.69 : 1,086.35 = 654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.69/1,086.35 = 654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.69x = 1,086.35 × 654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.69x = 710,599.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,599.99/786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.28

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