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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.68, 1,077.24 and 676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.68, 1,077.24 and 676.44 is: 932.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.68 : 1,077.24 = 676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.68/1,077.24 = 676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.68x = 1,077.24 × 676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.68x = 728,688.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,688.23/781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.21

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