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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.26, 1,077.11 and 647.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.26, 1,077.11 and 647.99 is: 893.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.26 : 1,077.11 = 647.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.26/1,077.11 = 647.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.26x = 1,077.11 × 647.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.26x = 697,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,947.88/781.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.36

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