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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.37, 1,078.52 and 616.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.37, 1,078.52 and 616.25 is: 849.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.37 : 1,078.52 = 616.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.37/1,078.52 = 616.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.37x = 1,078.52 × 616.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.37x = 664,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,637.57/782.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.52

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