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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.11, 1,165.91 and 645.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.11, 1,165.91 and 645.51 is: 970.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.11 : 1,165.91 = 645.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.11/1,165.91 = 645.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.11x = 1,165.91 × 645.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.11x = 752,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,603.34/775.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.96

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