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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.48, 1,080.63 and 677.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.48, 1,080.63 and 677.07 is: 935.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.48 : 1,080.63 = 677.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.48/1,080.63 = 677.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.48x = 1,080.63 × 677.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.48x = 731,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,660.64/782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.05

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