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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.02, 1,083.80 and 607.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.02, 1,083.80 and 607.63 is: 838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.02 : 1,083.80 = 607.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.02/1,083.80 = 607.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.02x = 1,083.80 × 607.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.02x = 658,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,546.36/785.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.89

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