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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.70, 1,166.96 and 643.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.70, 1,166.96 and 643.37 is: 964.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.70 : 1,166.96 = 643.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.70/1,166.96 = 643.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.70x = 1,166.96 × 643.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.70x = 750,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,787.06/778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.16

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