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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.25, 1,060.50 and 657.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.25, 1,060.50 and 657.99 is: 905.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.25 : 1,060.50 = 657.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.25/1,060.50 = 657.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.25x = 1,060.50 × 657.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.25x = 697,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,798.40/770.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.94

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