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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.73, 1,159.11 and 635.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.73, 1,159.11 and 635.67 is: 952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.73 : 1,159.11 = 635.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.73/1,159.11 = 635.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.73x = 1,159.11 × 635.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.73x = 736,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,811.45/773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.28

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