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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.41, 1,085.54 and 670.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.41, 1,085.54 and 670.15 is: 922.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.41 : 1,085.54 = 670.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.41/1,085.54 = 670.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.41x = 1,085.54 × 670.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.41x = 727,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,465.85/788.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.71

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