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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.16, 1,054.80 and 659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.16, 1,054.80 and 659.80 is: 909.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.16 : 1,054.80 = 659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.16/1,054.80 = 659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.16x = 1,054.80 × 659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.16x = 695,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,957.04/765.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.56

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