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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.35, 1,163.01 and 537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.35, 1,163.01 and 537.68 is: 806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.35 : 1,163.01 = 537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.35/1,163.01 = 537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.35x = 1,163.01 × 537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.35x = 625,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,321.40/775.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.50

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