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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.07, 1,077.54 and 718.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.07, 1,077.54 and 718.89 is: 991.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.07 : 1,077.54 = 718.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.07/1,077.54 = 718.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.07x = 1,077.54 × 718.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.07x = 774,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,632.73/781.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.76

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