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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.27, 1,070.36 and 635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.27, 1,070.36 and 635.94 is: 876.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.27 : 1,070.36 = 635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.27/1,070.36 = 635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.27x = 1,070.36 × 635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.27x = 680,681.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,681.56/776.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.87

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