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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.97, 1,086.38 and 677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.97, 1,086.38 and 677.20 is: 933.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.97 : 1,086.38 = 677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.97/1,086.38 = 677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.97x = 1,086.38 × 677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.97x = 735,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,696.54/787.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.66

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