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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.87, 1,075.89 and 633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.87, 1,075.89 and 633.34 is: 874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.87 : 1,075.89 = 633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.87/1,075.89 = 633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.87x = 1,075.89 × 633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.87x = 681,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,404.17/778.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.86

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