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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.86, 1,086.15 and 670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.86, 1,086.15 and 670.60 is: 923.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.86 : 1,086.15 = 670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.86/1,086.15 = 670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.86x = 1,086.15 × 670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.86x = 728,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,372.19/788.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.32

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