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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.56, 1,077.60 and 671.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.56, 1,077.60 and 671.86 is: 925.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.56 : 1,077.60 = 671.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.56/1,077.60 = 671.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.56x = 1,077.60 × 671.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.56x = 723,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,996.34/782.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.16

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