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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.37, 1,162.35 and 637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.37, 1,162.35 and 637.42 is: 960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.37 : 1,162.35 = 637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.37/1,162.35 = 637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.37x = 1,162.35 × 637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.37x = 740,904.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,904.41/771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.50

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