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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.12, 1,082.44 and 620.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.12, 1,082.44 and 620.27 is: 854.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.12 : 1,082.44 = 620.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.12/1,082.44 = 620.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.12x = 1,082.44 × 620.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.12x = 671,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,404.48/786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.08

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