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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.19, 1,069.74 and 629.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.19, 1,069.74 and 629.18 is: 867.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.19 : 1,069.74 = 629.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.19/1,069.74 = 629.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.19x = 1,069.74 × 629.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.19x = 673,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,053.66/776.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.12

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