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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.30, 1,161.99 and 631.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.30, 1,161.99 and 631.30 is: 946.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.30 : 1,161.99 = 631.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.30/1,161.99 = 631.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.30x = 1,161.99 × 631.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.30x = 733,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,564.29/775.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.17

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