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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.32, 1,172.34 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.32, 1,172.34 and 638.04 is: 957.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.32 : 1,172.34 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.32/1,172.34 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.32x = 1,172.34 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.32x = 747,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,999.81/781.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.35

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