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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.96, 1,082.27 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.96, 1,082.27 and 606.52 is: 837.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.96 : 1,082.27 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.96/1,082.27 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.96x = 1,082.27 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.96x = 656,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,417.86/783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.31

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