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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.06, 1,085.70 and 677.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.06, 1,085.70 and 677.17 is: 934.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.06 : 1,085.70 = 677.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.06/1,085.70 = 677.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.06x = 1,085.70 × 677.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.06x = 735,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,203.47/787.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.11

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