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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.80, 1,086.55 and 674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.80, 1,086.55 and 674.12 is: 930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.80 : 1,086.55 = 674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.80/1,086.55 = 674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.80x = 1,086.55 × 674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.80x = 732,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,466.12/786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.94

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