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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.26, 1,078.72 and 677.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.26, 1,078.72 and 677.30 is: 933.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.26 : 1,078.72 = 677.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.26/1,078.72 = 677.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.26x = 1,078.72 × 677.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.26x = 730,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,609.97/782.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.98

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