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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.70, 1,076.04 and 638.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.70, 1,076.04 and 638.75 is: 882.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.70 : 1,076.04 = 638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.70/1,076.04 = 638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.70x = 1,076.04 × 638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.70x = 687,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,315.17/778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.65

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