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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.80, 1,083.99 and 620.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.80, 1,083.99 and 620.95 is: 855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.80 : 1,083.99 = 620.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.80/1,083.99 = 620.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.80x = 1,083.99 × 620.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.80x = 673,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,103.59/786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.50

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