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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.50, 1,083.93 and 620.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.50, 1,083.93 and 620.11 is: 855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.50 : 1,083.93 = 620.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.50/1,083.93 = 620.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.50x = 1,083.93 × 620.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.50x = 672,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,152.25/785.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.70

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