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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.84, 1,076.31 and 612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.84, 1,076.31 and 612.52 is: 844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.84 : 1,076.31 = 612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.84/1,076.31 = 612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.84x = 1,076.31 × 612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.84x = 659,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,258.71/780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.29

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