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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.70, 1,159.05 and 635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.70, 1,159.05 and 635.90 is: 953.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.70 : 1,159.05 = 635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.70/1,159.05 = 635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.70x = 1,159.05 × 635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.70x = 737,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,039.90/772.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.85

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