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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.80, 1,082.52 and 610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.80, 1,082.52 and 610.56 is: 842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.80 : 1,082.52 = 610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.80/1,082.52 = 610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.80x = 1,082.52 × 610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.80x = 660,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,943.41/784.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.18

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