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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,086.12 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,086.12 and 632.88 is: 873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,086.12 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,086.12 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,086.12 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 687,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,383.63/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.47

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