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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.22, 1,064.67 and 631.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.22, 1,064.67 and 631.82 is: 871.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.22 : 1,064.67 = 631.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.22/1,064.67 = 631.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.22x = 1,064.67 × 631.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.22x = 672,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,679.80/772.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.10

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