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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,080.39 and 683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,080.39 and 683.52 is: 944.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,080.39 = 683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,080.39 = 683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,080.39 × 683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 738,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,468.17/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.43

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