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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,068.30 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,068.30 and 635.04 is: 875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,068.30 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,068.30 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,068.30 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 678,413.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,413.23/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.69

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