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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.00, 1,084.86 and 684.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.00, 1,084.86 and 684.45 is: 942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.00 : 1,084.86 = 684.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.00/1,084.86 = 684.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.00x = 1,084.86 × 684.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.00x = 742,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,532.43/788.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.31

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