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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.20, 1,065.72 and 563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.20, 1,065.72 and 563.68 is: 776.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.20 : 1,065.72 = 563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.20/1,065.72 = 563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.20x = 1,065.72 × 563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.20x = 600,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,725.05/773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.93

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