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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.42, 1,159.38 and 642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.42, 1,159.38 and 642.24 is: 965.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.42 : 1,159.38 = 642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.42/1,159.38 = 642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.42x = 1,159.38 × 642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.42x = 744,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,600.21/771.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.23

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