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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.47, 1,086.54 and 669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.47, 1,086.54 and 669.92 is: 924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.47 : 1,086.54 = 669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.47/1,086.54 = 669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.47x = 1,086.54 × 669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.47x = 727,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,889.44/787.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.34

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