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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.10, 1,159.65 and 638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.10, 1,159.65 and 638.10 is: 957.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.10 : 1,159.65 = 638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.10/1,159.65 = 638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.10x = 1,159.65 × 638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.10x = 739,972.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,972.67/773.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.15

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