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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.82, 1,079.62 and 616.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.82, 1,079.62 and 616.77 is: 850.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.82 : 1,079.62 = 616.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.82/1,079.62 = 616.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.82x = 1,079.62 × 616.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.82x = 665,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,871.83/782.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.61

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