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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.73, 1,160.61 and 636.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.73, 1,160.61 and 636.67 is: 953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.73 : 1,160.61 = 636.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.73/1,160.61 = 636.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.73x = 1,160.61 × 636.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.73x = 738,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,925.57/774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.78

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