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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,082.16 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,082.16 and 654.08 is: 903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,082.16 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,082.16 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,082.16 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 707,819.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,819.21/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.20

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