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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.07, 1,159.60 and 628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.07, 1,159.60 and 628.48 is: 942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.07 : 1,159.60 = 628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.07/1,159.60 = 628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.07x = 1,159.60 × 628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.07x = 728,785.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,785.41/773.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.72

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