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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.84, 1,079.04 and 627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.84, 1,079.04 and 627.04 is: 865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.84 : 1,079.04 = 627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.84/1,079.04 = 627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.84x = 1,079.04 × 627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.84x = 676,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,601.24/781.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.40

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