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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.37, 1,087.35 and 648.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.37, 1,087.35 and 648.86 is: 896.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.37 : 1,087.35 = 648.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.37/1,087.35 = 648.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.37x = 1,087.35 × 648.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.37x = 705,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,537.92/787.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.07

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