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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.40, 1,083.38 and 655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.40, 1,083.38 and 655.16 is: 902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.40 : 1,083.38 = 655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.40/1,083.38 = 655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.40x = 1,083.38 × 655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.40x = 709,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,787.24/786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.58

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