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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.98, 1,080.78 and 627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.98, 1,080.78 and 627.14 is: 864.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.98 : 1,080.78 = 627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.98/1,080.78 = 627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.98x = 1,080.78 × 627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.98x = 677,800.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,800.37/783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.56

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