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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.28, 1,175.21 and 610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.28, 1,175.21 and 610.54 is: 914.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.28 : 1,175.21 = 610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.28/1,175.21 = 610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.28x = 1,175.21 × 610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.28x = 717,509.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,509.01/784.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.86

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