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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.93, 1,067.65 and 563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.93, 1,067.65 and 563.78 is: 777.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.93 : 1,067.65 = 563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.93/1,067.65 = 563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.93x = 1,067.65 × 563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.93x = 601,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,911.56/773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.74

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