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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.77, 1,488.75 and 636.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.77, 1,488.75 and 636.66 is: 878.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.77 : 1,488.75 = 636.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.77/1,488.75 = 636.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.77x = 1,488.75 × 636.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.77x = 947,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,830.56/1,078.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.62

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