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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.63, 1,164.20 and 631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.63, 1,164.20 and 631.04 is: 947.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.63 : 1,164.20 = 631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.63/1,164.20 = 631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.63x = 1,164.20 × 631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.63x = 734,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,656.12/775.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.18

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