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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.94, 1,073.53 and 631.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.94, 1,073.53 and 631.93 is: 870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.94 : 1,073.53 = 631.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.94/1,073.53 = 631.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.94x = 1,073.53 × 631.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.94x = 678,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,395.81/778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.92

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