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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.34, 1,162.85 and 646.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.34, 1,162.85 and 646.17 is: 969.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.34 : 1,162.85 = 646.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.34/1,162.85 = 646.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.34x = 1,162.85 × 646.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.34x = 751,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,395.55/775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.12

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