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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.81, 1,172.99 and 635.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.81, 1,172.99 and 635.85 is: 952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.81 : 1,172.99 = 635.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.81/1,172.99 = 635.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.81x = 1,172.99 × 635.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.81x = 745,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,842.51/782.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.77

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