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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.65, 1,061.17 and 651.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.65, 1,061.17 and 651.41 is: 898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.65 : 1,061.17 = 651.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.65/1,061.17 = 651.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.65x = 1,061.17 × 651.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.65x = 691,257.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,257.77/769.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.15

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