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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.10, 1,159.80 and 636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.10, 1,159.80 and 636.40 is: 953.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.10 : 1,159.80 = 636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.10/1,159.80 = 636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.10x = 1,159.80 × 636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.10x = 738,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,096.72/774.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.49

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