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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.04, 1,086.53 and 619.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.04, 1,086.53 and 619.10 is: 854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.04 : 1,086.53 = 619.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.04/1,086.53 = 619.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.04x = 1,086.53 × 619.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.04x = 672,667.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,667.63/787.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.68

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