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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.22, 1,153.13 and 640.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.22, 1,153.13 and 640.28 is: 959.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.22 : 1,153.13 = 640.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.22/1,153.13 = 640.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.22x = 1,153.13 × 640.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.22x = 738,317.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,317.11/769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.83

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