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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.26, 1,168.22 and 641.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.26, 1,168.22 and 641.31 is: 966.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.26 : 1,168.22 = 641.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.26/1,168.22 = 641.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.26x = 1,168.22 × 641.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.26x = 749,187.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,187.96/775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.37

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