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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.84, 1,081.80 and 629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.84, 1,081.80 and 629.04 is: 868.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.84 : 1,081.80 = 629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.84/1,081.80 = 629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.84x = 1,081.80 × 629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.84x = 680,495.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,495.47/783.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.16

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