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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.10, 1,156.80 and 634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.10, 1,156.80 and 634.40 is: 950.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.10 : 1,156.80 = 634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.10/1,156.80 = 634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.10x = 1,156.80 × 634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.10x = 733,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,873.92/772.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.49

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