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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.36, 1,063.68 and 640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.36, 1,063.68 and 640.32 is: 882.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.36 : 1,063.68 = 640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.36/1,063.68 = 640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.36x = 1,063.68 × 640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.36x = 681,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,095.58/771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.98

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