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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.35, 1,069.36 and 635.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.35, 1,069.36 and 635.95 is: 875.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.35 : 1,069.36 = 635.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.35/1,069.36 = 635.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.35x = 1,069.36 × 635.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.35x = 680,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,059.49/776.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.97

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