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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.97, 1,078.04 and 625.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.97, 1,078.04 and 625.13 is: 861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.97 : 1,078.04 = 625.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.97/1,078.04 = 625.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.97x = 1,078.04 × 625.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.97x = 673,906.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,906.63/781.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.81

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