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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.22, 1,073.45 and 632.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.22, 1,073.45 and 632.81 is: 871.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.22 : 1,073.45 = 632.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.22/1,073.45 = 632.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.22x = 1,073.45 × 632.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.22x = 679,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,294.16/779.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.76

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