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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.60, 1,059.78 and 651.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.60, 1,059.78 and 651.75 is: 897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.60 : 1,059.78 = 651.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.60/1,059.78 = 651.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.60x = 1,059.78 × 651.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.60x = 690,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,710.08/769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.49

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