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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.30, 1,071.45 and 635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.30, 1,071.45 and 635.20 is: 877.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.30 : 1,071.45 = 635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.30/1,071.45 = 635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.30x = 1,071.45 × 635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.30x = 680,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,582.36/775.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.83

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