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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,080.56 and 641.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,080.56 and 641.80 is: 886.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,080.56 = 641.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,080.56 = 641.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,080.56 × 641.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 693,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,503.41/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.92

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