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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.40, 1,084.30 and 704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.40, 1,084.30 and 704.48 is: 970.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.40 : 1,084.30 = 704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.40/1,084.30 = 704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.40x = 1,084.30 × 704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.40x = 763,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,867.66/787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.11

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