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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.19, 1,074.44 and 631.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.19, 1,074.44 and 631.13 is: 871.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.19 : 1,074.44 = 631.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.19/1,074.44 = 631.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.19x = 1,074.44 × 631.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.19x = 678,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,108.16/778.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.39

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