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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.82, 1,080.42 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.82, 1,080.42 and 617.76 is: 851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.82 : 1,080.42 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.82/1,080.42 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.82x = 1,080.42 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.82x = 667,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,440.26/783.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.52

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