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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.69, 1,154.04 and 654.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.69, 1,154.04 and 654.18 is: 980.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.69 : 1,154.04 = 654.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.69/1,154.04 = 654.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.69x = 1,154.04 × 654.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.69x = 754,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,949.89/769.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.85

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