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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.49, 1,169.99 and 642.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.49, 1,169.99 and 642.53 is: 968.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.49 : 1,169.99 = 642.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.49/1,169.99 = 642.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.49x = 1,169.99 × 642.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.49x = 751,755.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,755.80/776.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.15

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