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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,082.35 and 618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,082.35 and 618.84 is: 855.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,082.35 = 618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,082.35 = 618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,082.35 × 618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 669,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,801.47/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.04

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