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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.64, 1,182.78 and 643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.64, 1,182.78 and 643.80 is: 964.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.64 : 1,182.78 = 643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.64/1,182.78 = 643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.64x = 1,182.78 × 643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.64x = 761,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,473.76/789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.33

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