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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,082.62 and 619.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,082.62 and 619.95 is: 854.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,082.62 = 619.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,082.62 = 619.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,082.62 × 619.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 671,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,171.62/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.12

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