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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.24, 1,166.59 and 640.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.24, 1,166.59 and 640.28 is: 964.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.24 : 1,166.59 = 640.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.24/1,166.59 = 640.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.24x = 1,166.59 × 640.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.24x = 746,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,947.96/774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.75

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