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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.83, 1,061.43 and 651.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.83, 1,061.43 and 651.59 is: 898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.83 : 1,061.43 = 651.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.83/1,061.43 = 651.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.83x = 1,061.43 × 651.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.83x = 691,611.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,611.87/769.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.40

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