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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.90, 1,080 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.90, 1,080 and 635.28 is: 876.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.90 : 1,080 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.90/1,080 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.90x = 1,080 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.90x = 686,102.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,102.40/782.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.36

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