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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.64, 1,164.26 and 638.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.64, 1,164.26 and 638.69 is: 962.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.64 : 1,164.26 = 638.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.64/1,164.26 = 638.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.64x = 1,164.26 × 638.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.64x = 743,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,596.10/772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.41

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