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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.73, 1,156.07 and 641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.73, 1,156.07 and 641.32 is: 960.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.73 : 1,156.07 = 641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.73/1,156.07 = 641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.73x = 1,156.07 × 641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.73x = 741,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,409.53/771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.71

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