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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.84, 1,157.90 and 643.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.84, 1,157.90 and 643.67 is: 964.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.84 : 1,157.90 = 643.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.84/1,157.90 = 643.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.84x = 1,157.90 × 643.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.84x = 745,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,296.49/772.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.36

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