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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.76, 1,154.14 and 654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.76, 1,154.14 and 654.24 is: 980.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.76 : 1,154.14 = 654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.76/1,154.14 = 654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.76x = 1,154.14 × 654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.76x = 755,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,081.28/769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.94

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