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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.96, 1,066.12 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.96, 1,066.12 and 563.20 is: 776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.96 : 1,066.12 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.96/1,066.12 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.96x = 1,066.12 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.96x = 600,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,438.78/772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.80

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