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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.75, 1,080.41 and 617.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.75, 1,080.41 and 617.63 is: 851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.75 : 1,080.41 = 617.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.75/1,080.41 = 617.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.75x = 1,080.41 × 617.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.75x = 667,293.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,293.63/783.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.42

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