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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.88, 1,084.89 and 607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.88, 1,084.89 and 607.60 is: 837.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.88 : 1,084.89 = 607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.88/1,084.89 = 607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.88x = 1,084.89 × 607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.88x = 659,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,179.16/786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.71

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