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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.84, 1,175.16 and 639.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.84, 1,175.16 and 639.56 is: 960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.84 : 1,175.16 = 639.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.84/1,175.16 = 639.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.84x = 1,175.16 × 639.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.84x = 751,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,585.33/782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.08

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