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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.40, 1,163.10 and 638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.40, 1,163.10 and 638.60 is: 957.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.40 : 1,163.10 = 638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.40/1,163.10 = 638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.40x = 1,163.10 × 638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.40x = 742,755.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,755.66/775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.90

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