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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.44, 1,158.81 and 636.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.44, 1,158.81 and 636.05 is: 954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.44 : 1,158.81 = 636.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.44/1,158.81 = 636.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.44x = 1,158.81 × 636.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.44x = 737,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,061.61/772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.20

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