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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.64, 1,165.66 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.64, 1,165.66 and 632.04 is: 947.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.64 : 1,165.66 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.64/1,165.66 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.64x = 1,165.66 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.64x = 736,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,743.75/777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.41

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