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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.53, 1,169.48 and 640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.53, 1,169.48 and 640.94 is: 961.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.53 : 1,169.48 = 640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.53/1,169.48 = 640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.53x = 1,169.48 × 640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.53x = 749,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,566.51/779.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.56

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