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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.32, 1,086.80 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.32, 1,086.80 and 613.92 is: 846.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.32 : 1,086.80 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.32/1,086.80 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.32x = 1,086.80 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.32x = 667,208.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,208.26/788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.37

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