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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.28, 1,062.16 and 651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.28, 1,062.16 and 651.80 is: 898.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.28 : 1,062.16 = 651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.28/1,062.16 = 651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.28x = 1,062.16 × 651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.28x = 692,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,315.89/770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.78

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