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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.90, 1,082.86 and 627.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.90, 1,082.86 and 627.49 is: 865.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.90 : 1,082.86 = 627.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.90/1,082.86 = 627.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.90x = 1,082.86 × 627.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.90x = 679,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,483.82/784.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.69

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