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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.65, 1,084.36 and 670.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.65, 1,084.36 and 670.53 is: 923.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.65 : 1,084.36 = 670.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.65/1,084.36 = 670.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.65x = 1,084.36 × 670.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.65x = 727,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,095.91/787.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.12

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