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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.91, 1,080.00 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.91, 1,080.00 and 635.28 is: 876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.91 : 1,080.00 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.91/1,080.00 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.91x = 1,080.00 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.91x = 686,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,099.22/782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.35

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