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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.05, 1,158.36 and 641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.05, 1,158.36 and 641.44 is: 962.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.05 : 1,158.36 = 641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.05/1,158.36 = 641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.05x = 1,158.36 × 641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.05x = 743,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,018.44/772.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.40

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