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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.40, 1,087.14 and 704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.40, 1,087.14 and 704.24 is: 972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.40 : 1,087.14 = 704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.40/1,087.14 = 704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.40x = 1,087.14 × 704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.40x = 765,607.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,607.47/787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.32

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