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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.86, 1,080.28 and 617.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.86, 1,080.28 and 617.34 is: 852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.86 : 1,080.28 = 617.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.86/1,080.28 = 617.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.86x = 1,080.28 × 617.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.86x = 666,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,900.06/781.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.97

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