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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,076.76 and 606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,076.76 and 606.42 is: 835.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,076.76 = 606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,076.76 = 606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,076.76 × 606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 652,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,968.80/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.66

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