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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.90, 1,076.83 and 649.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.90, 1,076.83 and 649.71 is: 894.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.90 : 1,076.83 = 649.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.90/1,076.83 = 649.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.90x = 1,076.83 × 649.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.90x = 699,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,625.60/781.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.78

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