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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.72, 1,070.88 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.72, 1,070.88 and 636.32 is: 877.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.72 : 1,070.88 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.72/1,070.88 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.72x = 1,070.88 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.72x = 681,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,422.36/776.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.31

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