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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.27, 1,071.73 and 636.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.27, 1,071.73 and 636.94 is: 878.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.27 : 1,071.73 = 636.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.27/1,071.73 = 636.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.27x = 1,071.73 × 636.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.27x = 682,627.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,627.71/777.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.24

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