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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.36, 1,065.06 and 641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.36, 1,065.06 and 641.32 is: 884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.36 : 1,065.06 = 641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.36/1,065.06 = 641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.36x = 1,065.06 × 641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.36x = 683,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,044.28/772.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.36

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