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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,118.48 and 784.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,118.48 and 784.91 is: 1,083.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,118.48 = 784.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,118.48 = 784.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,118.48 × 784.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 877,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,896.62/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.26

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