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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.47, 1,077.34 and 624.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.47, 1,077.34 and 624.63 is: 861.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.47 : 1,077.34 = 624.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.47/1,077.34 = 624.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.47x = 1,077.34 × 624.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.47x = 672,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,938.88/781.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.12

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