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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.86, 1,083.45 and 653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.86, 1,083.45 and 653.20 is: 900.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.86 : 1,083.45 = 653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.86/1,083.45 = 653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.86x = 1,083.45 × 653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.86x = 707,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,709.54/785.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.55

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