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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.87, 1,165.19 and 646.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.87, 1,165.19 and 646.65 is: 968.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.87 : 1,165.19 = 646.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.87/1,165.19 = 646.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.87x = 1,165.19 × 646.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.87x = 753,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,466.88/777.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.63

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