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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.78, 1,374.92 and 786.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.78, 1,374.92 and 786.90 is: 1,085.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.78 : 1,374.92 = 786.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.78/1,374.92 = 786.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.78x = 1,374.92 × 786.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.78x = 1,081,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,924.55/996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.42

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