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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.17, 1,072.40 and 627.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.17, 1,072.40 and 627.94 is: 867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.17 : 1,072.40 = 627.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.17/1,072.40 = 627.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.17x = 1,072.40 × 627.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.17x = 673,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,402.86/776.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.60

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