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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.22, 1,084.38 and 620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.22, 1,084.38 and 620.16 is: 855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.22 : 1,084.38 = 620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.22/1,084.38 = 620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.22x = 1,084.38 × 620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.22x = 672,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,489.10/786.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.34

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