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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.88, 1,079.73 and 615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.88, 1,079.73 and 615.80 is: 850.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.88 : 1,079.73 = 615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.88/1,079.73 = 615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.88x = 1,079.73 × 615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.88x = 664,900.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,900.43/781.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.39

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