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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.20, 1,077.20 and 633.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.20, 1,077.20 and 633.14 is: 874.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.20 : 1,077.20 = 633.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.20/1,077.20 = 633.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.20x = 1,077.20 × 633.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.20x = 682,018.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,018.41/780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.16

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