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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.20, 1,065.25 and 633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.20, 1,065.25 and 633.32 is: 872.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.20 : 1,065.25 = 633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.20/1,065.25 = 633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.20x = 1,065.25 × 633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.20x = 674,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,643.59/773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.54

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