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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.30, 1,161.60 and 646.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.30, 1,161.60 and 646.13 is: 968.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.30 : 1,161.60 = 646.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.30/1,161.60 = 646.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.30x = 1,161.60 × 646.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.30x = 750,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,549.77/775.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.07

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