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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.11, 1,073.96 and 637.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.11, 1,073.96 and 637.01 is: 880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.11 : 1,073.96 = 637.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.11/1,073.96 = 637.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.11x = 1,073.96 × 637.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.11x = 684,114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,114.70/777.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.34

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