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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.31, 1,168.29 and 641.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.31, 1,168.29 and 641.36 is: 966.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.31 : 1,168.29 = 641.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.31/1,168.29 = 641.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.31x = 1,168.29 × 641.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.31x = 749,297.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,297.40/775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.46

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