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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.82, 1,081.62 and 618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.82, 1,081.62 and 618.44 is: 853.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.82 : 1,081.62 = 618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.82/1,081.62 = 618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.82x = 1,081.62 × 618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.82x = 668,917.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,917.07/783.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.41

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