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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.92, 1,342.80 and 786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.92, 1,342.80 and 786.72 is: 1,084.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.92 : 1,342.80 = 786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.92/1,342.80 = 786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.92x = 1,342.80 × 786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.92x = 1,056,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,407.62/973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.70

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