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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.51, 1,085.01 and 610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.51, 1,085.01 and 610.65 is: 842.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.51 : 1,085.01 = 610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.51/1,085.01 = 610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.51x = 1,085.01 × 610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.51x = 662,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,561.36/786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.41

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