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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.80, 1,073.52 and 636.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.80, 1,073.52 and 636.69 is: 879.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.80 : 1,073.52 = 636.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.80/1,073.52 = 636.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.80x = 1,073.52 × 636.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.80x = 683,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,499.45/776.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.89

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