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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.58, 1,076.57 and 654.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.58, 1,076.57 and 654.07 is: 902.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.58 : 1,076.57 = 654.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.58/1,076.57 = 654.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.58x = 1,076.57 × 654.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.58x = 704,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,152.14/780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.09

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