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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.85, 1,077.10 and 641.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.85, 1,077.10 and 641.52 is: 883.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.85 : 1,077.10 = 641.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.85/1,077.10 = 641.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.85x = 1,077.10 × 641.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.85x = 690,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,979.59/781.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.77

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