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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.75, 1,090.67 and 784.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.75, 1,090.67 and 784.35 is: 1,083.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.75 : 1,090.67 = 784.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.75/1,090.67 = 784.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.75x = 1,090.67 × 784.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.75x = 855,463.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,463.09/789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.21

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