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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.72, 1,078.32 and 634.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.72, 1,078.32 and 634.48 is: 875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.72 : 1,078.32 = 634.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.72/1,078.32 = 634.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.72x = 1,078.32 × 634.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.72x = 684,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,172.47/781.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.21

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