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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.16, 1,063.24 and 638.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.16, 1,063.24 and 638.92 is: 880.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.16 : 1,063.24 = 638.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.16/1,063.24 = 638.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.16x = 1,063.24 × 638.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.16x = 679,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,325.30/771.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.91

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