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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.50, 1,071.55 and 637.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.50, 1,071.55 and 637.17 is: 878.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.50 : 1,071.55 = 637.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.50/1,071.55 = 637.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.50x = 1,071.55 × 637.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.50x = 682,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,756.33/777.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.14

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