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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.39, 1,081.23 and 642.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.39, 1,081.23 and 642.28 is: 887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.39 : 1,081.23 = 642.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.39/1,081.23 = 642.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.39x = 1,081.23 × 642.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.39x = 694,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,452.40/782.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.60

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