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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.28, 1,066.14 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.28, 1,066.14 and 563.76 is: 777.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.28 : 1,066.14 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.28/1,066.14 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.28x = 1,066.14 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.28x = 601,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,047.09/773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.27

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