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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.07, 1,157.54 and 663.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.07, 1,157.54 and 663.15 is: 996.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.07 : 1,157.54 = 663.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.07/1,157.54 = 663.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.07x = 1,157.54 × 663.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.07x = 767,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,619.34/770.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.82

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