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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.12, 1,172.53 and 635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.12, 1,172.53 and 635.50 is: 952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.12 : 1,172.53 = 635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.12/1,172.53 = 635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.12x = 1,172.53 × 635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.12x = 745,146.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,146.35/782.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.73

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