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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.10, 1,155.30 and 633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.10, 1,155.30 and 633.40 is: 948.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.10 : 1,155.30 = 633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.10/1,155.30 = 633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.10x = 1,155.30 × 633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.10x = 731,767.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,767.02/771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.99

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