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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.10, 1,173.16 and 635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.10, 1,173.16 and 635.16 is: 952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.10 : 1,173.16 = 635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.10/1,173.16 = 635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.10x = 1,173.16 × 635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.10x = 745,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,135.26/782.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.73

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