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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.54, 1,075.84 and 631.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.54, 1,075.84 and 631.94 is: 873.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.54 : 1,075.84 = 631.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.54/1,075.84 = 631.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.54x = 1,075.84 × 631.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.54x = 679,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,866.33/778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.26

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