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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,087.92 and 714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,087.92 and 714.96 is: 988.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,087.92 = 714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,087.92 = 714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,087.92 × 714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 777,819.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,819.28/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.38

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