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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.96, 1,153.86 and 655.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.96, 1,153.86 and 655.48 is: 982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.96 : 1,153.86 = 655.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.96/1,153.86 = 655.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.96x = 1,153.86 × 655.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.96x = 756,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,332.15/769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.30

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