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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.22, 1,154.62 and 641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.22, 1,154.62 and 641.28 is: 961.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.22 : 1,154.62 = 641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.22/1,154.62 = 641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.22x = 1,154.62 × 641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.22x = 740,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,434.71/770.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.33

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