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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.57, 1,087.97 and 671.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.57, 1,087.97 and 671.13 is: 924.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.57 : 1,087.97 = 671.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.57/1,087.97 = 671.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.57x = 1,087.97 × 671.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.57x = 730,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,165.95/789.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.76

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