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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.00, 1,162.64 and 646.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.00, 1,162.64 and 646.83 is: 969.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.00 : 1,162.64 = 646.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.00/1,162.64 = 646.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.00x = 1,162.64 × 646.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.00x = 752,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,032.05/776.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.11

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