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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.90, 1,078.62 and 634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.90, 1,078.62 and 634.28 is: 874.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.90 : 1,078.62 = 634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.90/1,078.62 = 634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.90x = 1,078.62 × 634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.90x = 684,145.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,145.39/781.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.97

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