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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.21, 1,158.46 and 644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.21, 1,158.46 and 644.04 is: 964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.21 : 1,158.46 = 644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.21/1,158.46 = 644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.21x = 1,158.46 × 644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.21x = 746,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,094.58/773.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.93

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