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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.40, 1,082.28 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.40, 1,082.28 and 610.44 is: 841.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.40 : 1,082.28 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.40/1,082.28 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.40x = 1,082.28 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.40x = 660,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,667.00/785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.19

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