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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.11, 1,064.01 and 631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.11, 1,064.01 and 631.56 is: 870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.11 : 1,064.01 = 631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.11/1,064.01 = 631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.11x = 1,064.01 × 631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.11x = 671,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,986.16/772.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.32

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