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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,069.34 and 642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,069.34 and 642.60 is: 888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,069.34 = 642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,069.34 = 642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,069.34 × 642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 687,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,154.67/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.00

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