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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.83, 1,078.20 and 615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.83, 1,078.20 and 615.74 is: 849.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.83 : 1,078.20 = 615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.83/1,078.20 = 615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.83x = 1,078.20 × 615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.83x = 663,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,885.48/781.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.14

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