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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.80, 1,157.04 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.80, 1,157.04 and 634.56 is: 950.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.80 : 1,157.04 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.80/1,157.04 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.80x = 1,157.04 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.80x = 734,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,211.30/772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.07

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