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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.82, 1,078.86 and 616.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.82, 1,078.86 and 616.44 is: 850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.82 : 1,078.86 = 616.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.82/1,078.86 = 616.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.82x = 1,078.86 × 616.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.82x = 665,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,052.46/781.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.65

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