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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.17, 1,073.78 and 628.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.17, 1,073.78 and 628.94 is: 868.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.17 : 1,073.78 = 628.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.17/1,073.78 = 628.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.17x = 1,073.78 × 628.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.17x = 675,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,343.19/777.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.98

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