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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.78, 1,084.48 and 692.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.78, 1,084.48 and 692.92 is: 955.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.78 : 1,084.48 = 692.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.78/1,084.48 = 692.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.78x = 1,084.48 × 692.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.78x = 751,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,457.88/786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.11

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