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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.22, 1,072.49 and 630.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.22, 1,072.49 and 630.21 is: 869.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.22 : 1,072.49 = 630.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.22/1,072.49 = 630.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.22x = 1,072.49 × 630.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.22x = 675,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,893.92/777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.63

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