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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.14, 1,087.20 and 640.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.14, 1,087.20 and 640.35 is: 884.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.14 : 1,087.20 = 640.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.14/1,087.20 = 640.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.14x = 1,087.20 × 640.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.14x = 696,188.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,188.52/787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.45

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