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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,080.16 and 625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,080.16 and 625.59 is: 864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,080.16 = 625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,080.16 = 625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,080.16 × 625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 675,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,735.73/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.20

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