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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,059.80 and 636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,059.80 and 636.44 is: 877.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,059.80 = 636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,059.80 = 636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,059.80 × 636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 674,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,490.63/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.49

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