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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.44, 1,061.82 and 659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.44, 1,061.82 and 659.28 is: 909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.44 : 1,061.82 = 659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.44/1,061.82 = 659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.44x = 1,061.82 × 659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.44x = 700,036.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,036.69/769.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.80

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