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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.34, 1,164.34 and 647.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.34, 1,164.34 and 647.17 is: 970.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.34 : 1,164.34 = 647.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.34/1,164.34 = 647.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.34x = 1,164.34 × 647.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.34x = 753,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,525.92/776.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.61

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