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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.11, 1,080.12 and 676.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.11, 1,080.12 and 676.69 is: 934.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.11 : 1,080.12 = 676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.11/1,080.12 = 676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.11x = 1,080.12 × 676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.11x = 730,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,903.19/782.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.53

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