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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.36, 1,163.28 and 643.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.36, 1,163.28 and 643.76 is: 968.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.36 : 1,163.28 = 643.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.36/1,163.28 = 643.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.36x = 1,163.28 × 643.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.36x = 748,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,873.13/773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.34

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