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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.60, 1,073.58 and 631.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.60, 1,073.58 and 631.10 is: 869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.60 : 1,073.58 = 631.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.60/1,073.58 = 631.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.60x = 1,073.58 × 631.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.60x = 677,536.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,536.34/779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.08

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