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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.75, 1,074.36 and 630.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.75, 1,074.36 and 630.13 is: 870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.75 : 1,074.36 = 630.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.75/1,074.36 = 630.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.75x = 1,074.36 × 630.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.75x = 676,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,988.16/777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.44

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