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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.08, 1,157.68 and 642.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.08, 1,157.68 and 642.08 is: 965.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.08 : 1,157.68 = 642.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.08/1,157.68 = 642.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.08x = 1,157.68 × 642.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.08x = 743,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,323.17/770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.25

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