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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.52, 1,073.90 and 682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.52, 1,073.90 and 682.52 is: 939.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.52 : 1,073.90 = 682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.52/1,073.90 = 682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.52x = 1,073.90 × 682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.52x = 732,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,958.23/780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.06

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