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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.68, 1,084.56 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.68, 1,084.56 and 609.32 is: 840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.68 : 1,084.56 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.68/1,084.56 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.68x = 1,084.56 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.68x = 660,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,844.10/786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.04

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