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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.40, 1,081.08 and 617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.40, 1,081.08 and 617.94 is: 853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.40 : 1,081.08 = 617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.40/1,081.08 = 617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.40x = 1,081.08 × 617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.40x = 668,042.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,042.58/782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.84

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