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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.45, 1,161.82 and 646.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.45, 1,161.82 and 646.28 is: 968.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.45 : 1,161.82 = 646.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.45/1,161.82 = 646.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.45x = 1,161.82 × 646.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.45x = 750,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,861.03/775.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.29

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