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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.29, 1,160.07 and 645.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.29, 1,160.07 and 645.12 is: 966.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.29 : 1,160.07 = 645.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.29/1,160.07 = 645.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.29x = 1,160.07 × 645.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.29x = 748,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,384.36/774.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.54

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