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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.47, 1,087.92 and 670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.47, 1,087.92 and 670.92 is: 925.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.47 : 1,087.92 = 670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.47/1,087.92 = 670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.47x = 1,087.92 × 670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.47x = 729,907.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,907.29/788.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.73

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