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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.28, 1,083.72 and 654.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.28, 1,083.72 and 654.06 is: 902.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.28 : 1,083.72 = 654.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.28/1,083.72 = 654.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.28x = 1,083.72 × 654.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.28x = 708,817.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,817.90/785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.63

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