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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.68, 1,078.86 and 608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.68, 1,078.86 and 608.08 is: 838.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.68 : 1,078.86 = 608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.68/1,078.86 = 608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.68x = 1,078.86 × 608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.68x = 656,033.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,033.19/782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.19

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