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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.28, 1,073.60 and 637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.28, 1,073.60 and 637.76 is: 880.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.28 : 1,073.60 = 637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.28/1,073.60 = 637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.28x = 1,073.60 × 637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.28x = 684,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,699.14/777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.89

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