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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.35, 1,085.70 and 669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.35, 1,085.70 and 669.72 is: 923.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.35 : 1,085.70 = 669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.35/1,085.70 = 669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.35x = 1,085.70 × 669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.35x = 727,115.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,115.00/787.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.50

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