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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.12, 1,083.72 and 652.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.12, 1,083.72 and 652.84 is: 902.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.12 : 1,083.72 = 652.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.12/1,083.72 = 652.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.12x = 1,083.72 × 652.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.12x = 707,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,495.76/784.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.28

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