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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.88, 1,071.18 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.88, 1,071.18 and 636.48 is: 877.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.88 : 1,071.18 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.88/1,071.18 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.88x = 1,071.18 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.88x = 681,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,784.65/776.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.59

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