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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.33, 1,081.11 and 618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.33, 1,081.11 and 618.28 is: 852.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.33 : 1,081.11 = 618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.33/1,081.11 = 618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.33x = 1,081.11 × 618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.33x = 668,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,428.69/784.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.23

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