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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.33, 1,083.30 and 651.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.33, 1,083.30 and 651.79 is: 899.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.33 : 1,083.30 = 651.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.33/1,083.30 = 651.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.33x = 1,083.30 × 651.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.33x = 706,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,085.20/785.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.09

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