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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.30, 1,163.13 and 559.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.30, 1,163.13 and 559.30 is: 839.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.30 : 1,163.13 = 559.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.30/1,163.13 = 559.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.30x = 1,163.13 × 559.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.30x = 650,538.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,538.61/775.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.08

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