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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.85, 1,082.39 and 607.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.85, 1,082.39 and 607.55 is: 837.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.85 : 1,082.39 = 607.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.85/1,082.39 = 607.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.85x = 1,082.39 × 607.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.85x = 657,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,597.59/784.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.87

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