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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.35, 1,077.60 and 631.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.35, 1,077.60 and 631.90 is: 871.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.35 : 1,077.60 = 631.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.35/1,077.60 = 631.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.35x = 1,077.60 × 631.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.35x = 680,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,939.16/781.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.49

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