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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.65, 1,066.76 and 563.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.65, 1,066.76 and 563.45 is: 776.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.65 : 1,066.76 = 563.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.65/1,066.76 = 563.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.65x = 1,066.76 × 563.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.65x = 601,065.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,065.77/773.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.92

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