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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.19, 1,082.61 and 637.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.19, 1,082.61 and 637.41 is: 878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.19 : 1,082.61 = 637.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.19/1,082.61 = 637.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.19x = 1,082.61 × 637.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.19x = 690,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,066.44/785.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.85

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