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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.20, 1,166.21 and 642.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.20, 1,166.21 and 642.87 is: 963.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.20 : 1,166.21 = 642.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.20/1,166.21 = 642.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.20x = 1,166.21 × 642.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.20x = 749,720.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,720.62/778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.41

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