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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,083.90 and 611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,083.90 and 611.56 is: 843.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,083.90 = 611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,083.90 = 611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,083.90 × 611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 662,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,869.88/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.56

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