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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.60, 1,176.72 and 640.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.60, 1,176.72 and 640.64 is: 959.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.60 : 1,176.72 = 640.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.60/1,176.72 = 640.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.60x = 1,176.72 × 640.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.60x = 753,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,853.90/785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.59

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