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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.22, 1,077.60 and 635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.22, 1,077.60 and 635.82 is: 875.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.22 : 1,077.60 = 635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.22/1,077.60 = 635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.22x = 1,077.60 × 635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.22x = 685,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,159.63/782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.92

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