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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.09, 1,159.19 and 662.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.09, 1,159.19 and 662.17 is: 998.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.09 : 1,159.19 = 662.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.09/1,159.19 = 662.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.09x = 1,159.19 × 662.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.09x = 767,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,579.19/769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.04

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