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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.16, 1,086.56 and 670.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.16, 1,086.56 and 670.88 is: 923.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.16 : 1,086.56 = 670.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.16/1,086.56 = 670.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.16x = 1,086.56 × 670.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.16x = 728,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,951.37/789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.71

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