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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.59, 1,154.39 and 663.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.59, 1,154.39 and 663.89 is: 995.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.59 : 1,154.39 = 663.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.59/1,154.39 = 663.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.59x = 1,154.39 × 663.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.59x = 766,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,378.89/769.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.83

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