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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,070.55 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,070.55 and 628.56 is: 867.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,070.55 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,070.55 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,070.55 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 672,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,904.91/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.77

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