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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.87, 1,169.15 and 641.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.87, 1,169.15 and 641.93 is: 967.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.87 : 1,169.15 = 641.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.87/1,169.15 = 641.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.87x = 1,169.15 × 641.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.87x = 750,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,503.40/775.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.31

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