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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.16, 1,080.18 and 649.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.16, 1,080.18 and 649.86 is: 897.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.16 : 1,080.18 = 649.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.16/1,080.18 = 649.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.16x = 1,080.18 × 649.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.16x = 701,965.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,965.77/782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.47

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