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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.96, 1,086.30 and 670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.96, 1,086.30 and 670.70 is: 923.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.96 : 1,086.30 = 670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.96/1,086.30 = 670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.96x = 1,086.30 × 670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.96x = 728,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,581.41/788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.47

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