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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.50, 1,084.26 and 610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.50, 1,084.26 and 610.54 is: 842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.50 : 1,084.26 = 610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.50/1,084.26 = 610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.50x = 1,084.26 × 610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.50x = 661,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,984.10/785.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.76

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