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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.65, 1,175.48 and 610.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.65, 1,175.48 and 610.85 is: 916.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.65 : 1,175.48 = 610.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.65/1,175.48 = 610.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.65x = 1,175.48 × 610.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.65x = 718,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,038.90/783.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.28

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