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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.63, 1,067.65 and 563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.63, 1,067.65 and 563.44 is: 778.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.63 : 1,067.65 = 563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.63/1,067.65 = 563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.63x = 1,067.65 × 563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.63x = 601,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,556.72/772.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.58

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