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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.74, 1,083.72 and 654.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.74, 1,083.72 and 654.52 is: 902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.74 : 1,083.72 = 654.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.74/1,083.72 = 654.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.74x = 1,083.72 × 654.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.74x = 709,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,316.41/785.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.74

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