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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.41, 1,073.25 and 638.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.41, 1,073.25 and 638.38 is: 880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.41 : 1,073.25 = 638.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.41/1,073.25 = 638.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.41x = 1,073.25 × 638.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.41x = 685,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,142.68/778.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.18

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