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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.52, 1,058.27 and 655.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.52, 1,058.27 and 655.47 is: 903.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.52 : 1,058.27 = 655.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.52/1,058.27 = 655.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.52x = 1,058.27 × 655.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.52x = 693,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,660.96/767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.77

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