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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.72, 1,175.28 and 637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.72, 1,175.28 and 637.12 is: 956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.72 : 1,175.28 = 637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.72/1,175.28 = 637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.72x = 1,175.28 × 637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.72x = 748,794.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,794.39/782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.66

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