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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.65, 1,078.81 and 624.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.65, 1,078.81 and 624.78 is: 861.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.65 : 1,078.81 = 624.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.65/1,078.81 = 624.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.65x = 1,078.81 × 624.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.65x = 674,011.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,011.92/782.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.19

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