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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.36, 1,084.08 and 669.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.36, 1,084.08 and 669.10 is: 921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.36 : 1,084.08 = 669.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.36/1,084.08 = 669.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.36x = 1,084.08 × 669.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.36x = 725,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,357.93/787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.25

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