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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.76, 1,083.26 and 668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.76, 1,083.26 and 668.48 is: 920.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.76 : 1,083.26 = 668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.76/1,083.26 = 668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.76x = 1,083.26 × 668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.76x = 724,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,137.64/786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.40

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