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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.32, 1,073.11 and 653.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.32, 1,073.11 and 653.71 is: 901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.32 : 1,073.11 = 653.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.32/1,073.11 = 653.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.32x = 1,073.11 × 653.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.32x = 701,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,501.07/778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.30

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