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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.14, 1,083.78 and 714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.14, 1,083.78 and 714.24 is: 983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.14 : 1,083.78 = 714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.14/1,083.78 = 714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.14x = 1,083.78 × 714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.14x = 774,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,075.46/787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.40

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