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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.44, 1,059.96 and 636.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.44, 1,059.96 and 636.10 is: 876.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.44 : 1,059.96 = 636.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.44/1,059.96 = 636.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.44x = 1,059.96 × 636.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.44x = 674,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,240.56/769.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.27

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