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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.17, 1,082.03 and 448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.17, 1,082.03 and 448.02 is: 618.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.17 : 1,082.03 = 448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.17/1,082.03 = 448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.17x = 1,082.03 × 448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.17x = 484,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,768.84/784.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.19

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