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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.64, 1,085.88 and 670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.64, 1,085.88 and 670.38 is: 923.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.64 : 1,085.88 = 670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.64/1,085.88 = 670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.64x = 1,085.88 × 670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.64x = 727,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,952.23/788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.05

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