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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.36, 1,063.56 and 630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.36, 1,063.56 and 630.96 is: 869.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.36 : 1,063.56 = 630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.36/1,063.56 = 630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.36x = 1,063.56 × 630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.36x = 671,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,063.82/771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.97

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