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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.88, 1,065.56 and 563.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.88, 1,065.56 and 563.10 is: 776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 1,065.56 = 563.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/1,065.56 = 563.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 1,065.56 × 563.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 600,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,016.84/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.34

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