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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.60, 1,083.72 and 619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.60, 1,083.72 and 619.76 is: 854.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.60 : 1,083.72 = 619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.60/1,083.72 = 619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.60x = 1,083.72 × 619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.60x = 671,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,646.31/785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.95

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