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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.72, 1,083.84 and 638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.72, 1,083.84 and 638.48 is: 880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.72 : 1,083.84 = 638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.72/1,083.84 = 638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.72x = 1,083.84 × 638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.72x = 692,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,010.16/785.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.73

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