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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.83, 1,158.76 and 644.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.83, 1,158.76 and 644.23 is: 964.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.83 : 1,158.76 = 644.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.83/1,158.76 = 644.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.83x = 1,158.76 × 644.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.83x = 746,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,498.94/773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.69

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