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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.98, 1,083.76 and 607.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.98, 1,083.76 and 607.58 is: 839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.98 : 1,083.76 = 607.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.98/1,083.76 = 607.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.98x = 1,083.76 × 607.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.98x = 658,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,463.96/783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.90

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