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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.46, 1,167.83 and 642.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.46, 1,167.83 and 642.06 is: 963.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.46 : 1,167.83 = 642.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.46/1,167.83 = 642.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.46x = 1,167.83 × 642.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.46x = 749,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,813.72/778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.21

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