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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.68, 1,160.40 and 644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.68, 1,160.40 and 644.50 is: 966.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.68 : 1,160.40 = 644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.68/1,160.40 = 644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.68x = 1,160.40 × 644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.68x = 747,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,877.80/773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.65

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