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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.57, 1,152.33 and 660.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.57, 1,152.33 and 660.59 is: 989.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.57 : 1,152.33 = 660.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.57/1,152.33 = 660.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.57x = 1,152.33 × 660.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.57x = 761,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,213.76/769.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.14

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