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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.93, 1,083.92 and 661.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.93, 1,083.92 and 661.88 is: 912.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.93 : 1,083.92 = 661.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.93/1,083.92 = 661.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.93x = 1,083.92 × 661.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.93x = 717,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,416.24/785.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.83

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