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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.68, 1,077.48 and 607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.68, 1,077.48 and 607.08 is: 836.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.68 : 1,077.48 = 607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.68/1,077.48 = 607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.68x = 1,077.48 × 607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.68x = 654,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,116.56/781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.81

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