Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783, 1,080.90 and 606.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 783, 1,080.90 and 606.84 is: 837.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783 : 1,080.90 = 606.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783/1,080.90 = 606.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783x = 1,080.90 × 606.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783x = 655,933.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,933.36/783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837.72
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