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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.02, 1,065.79 and 563.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.02, 1,065.79 and 563.03 is: 776.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.02 : 1,065.79 = 563.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.02/1,065.79 = 563.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.02x = 1,065.79 × 563.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.02x = 600,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,071.74/773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.27

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