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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.92, 1,082.92 and 627.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.92, 1,082.92 and 627.59 is: 866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.92 : 1,082.92 = 627.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.92/1,082.92 = 627.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.92x = 1,082.92 × 627.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.92x = 679,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,629.76/783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.96

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