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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.60, 1,076.32 and 633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.60, 1,076.32 and 633.12 is: 871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.60 : 1,076.32 = 633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.60/1,076.32 = 633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.60x = 1,076.32 × 633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.60x = 681,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,439.72/781.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.85

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