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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.19, 1,075.82 and 632.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.19, 1,075.82 and 632.13 is: 872.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.19 : 1,075.82 = 632.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.19/1,075.82 = 632.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.19x = 1,075.82 × 632.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.19x = 680,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,058.10/779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.78

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