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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.92, 1,069.76 and 635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.92, 1,069.76 and 635.52 is: 876.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.92 : 1,069.76 = 635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.92/1,069.76 = 635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.92x = 1,069.76 × 635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.92x = 679,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,853.88/775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.19

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