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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.16, 1,080 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.16, 1,080 and 634.56 is: 876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.16 : 1,080 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.16/1,080 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.16x = 1,080 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.16x = 685,324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,324.80/782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.20

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