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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.28, 1,063.14 and 631.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.28, 1,063.14 and 631.15 is: 869.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.28 : 1,063.14 = 631.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.28/1,063.14 = 631.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.28x = 1,063.14 × 631.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.28x = 671,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,000.81/771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.98

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