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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.43, 1,061.37 and 637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.43, 1,061.37 and 637.11 is: 877.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.43 : 1,061.37 = 637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.43/1,061.37 = 637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.43x = 1,061.37 × 637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.43x = 676,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,209.44/770.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.70

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