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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,087.83 and 610.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,087.83 and 610.74 is: 842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,087.83 = 610.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,087.83 = 610.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,087.83 × 610.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 664,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,381.29/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.98

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