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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.70, 1,150.20 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.70, 1,150.20 and 659.70 is: 988.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.70 : 1,150.20 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.70/1,150.20 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.70x = 1,150.20 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.70x = 758,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,786.94/767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.39

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