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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.97, 1,059.21 and 651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.97, 1,059.21 and 651.02 is: 897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.97 : 1,059.21 = 651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.97/1,059.21 = 651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.97x = 1,059.21 × 651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.97x = 689,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,561.60/767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.90

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