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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.73, 1,083.22 and 668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.73, 1,083.22 and 668.46 is: 920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.73 : 1,083.22 = 668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.73/1,083.22 = 668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.73x = 1,083.22 × 668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.73x = 724,089.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,089.24/786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.38

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