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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.39, 1,066.82 and 563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.39, 1,066.82 and 563.28 is: 776.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.39 : 1,066.82 = 563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.39/1,066.82 = 563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.39x = 1,066.82 × 563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.39x = 600,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,915.55/773.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.99

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