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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.70, 1,059.96 and 629.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.70, 1,059.96 and 629.46 is: 869.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.70 : 1,059.96 = 629.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.70/1,059.96 = 629.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.70x = 1,059.96 × 629.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.70x = 667,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,202.42/767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.09

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