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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.18, 1,168.10 and 641.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.18, 1,168.10 and 641.24 is: 966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.18 : 1,168.10 = 641.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.18/1,168.10 = 641.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.18x = 1,168.10 × 641.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.18x = 749,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,032.44/775.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.27

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