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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.60, 1,163.40 and 640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.60, 1,163.40 and 640.60 is: 960.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.60 : 1,163.40 = 640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.60/1,163.40 = 640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.60x = 1,163.40 × 640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.60x = 745,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,274.04/775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.90

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