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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.68, 1,081.80 and 607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.68, 1,081.80 and 607.32 is: 837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.68 : 1,081.80 = 607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.68/1,081.80 = 607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.68x = 1,081.80 × 607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.68x = 656,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,998.78/784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.29

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