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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.12, 1,169.52 and 642.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.12, 1,169.52 and 642.18 is: 967.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.12 : 1,169.52 = 642.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.12/1,169.52 = 642.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.12x = 1,169.52 × 642.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.12x = 751,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,042.35/776.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.69

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