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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.05, 1,159.86 and 642.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.05, 1,159.86 and 642.44 is: 963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.05 : 1,159.86 = 642.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.05/1,159.86 = 642.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.05x = 1,159.86 × 642.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.05x = 745,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,140.46/773.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.90

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