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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.42, 1,159.37 and 663.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.42, 1,159.37 and 663.31 is: 994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.42 : 1,159.37 = 663.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.42/1,159.37 = 663.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.42x = 1,159.37 × 663.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.42x = 769,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,012.60/773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.30

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