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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.62, 1,165.75 and 639.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.62, 1,165.75 and 639.68 is: 963.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.62 : 1,165.75 = 639.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.62/1,165.75 = 639.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.62x = 1,165.75 × 639.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.62x = 745,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,699.53/773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.91

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