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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,163.52 and 645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,163.52 and 645 is: 969.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,163.52 = 645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,163.52 = 645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,163.52 × 645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 750,470.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,470.40/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.37

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