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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.69, 1,078.88 and 616.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.69, 1,078.88 and 616.64 is: 849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.69 : 1,078.88 = 616.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.69/1,078.88 = 616.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.69x = 1,078.88 × 616.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.69x = 665,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,280.18/782.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.99

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