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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.79, 1,084.16 and 619.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.79, 1,084.16 and 619.47 is: 854.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.79 : 1,084.16 = 619.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.79/1,084.16 = 619.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.79x = 1,084.16 × 619.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.79x = 671,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,606.14/785.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.69

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