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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.12, 1,168.01 and 641.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.12, 1,168.01 and 641.18 is: 966.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.12 : 1,168.01 = 641.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.12/1,168.01 = 641.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.12x = 1,168.01 × 641.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.12x = 748,898.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,898.81/775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.17

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