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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.40, 1,063.90 and 659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.40, 1,063.90 and 659.23 is: 910.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.40 : 1,063.90 = 659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.40/1,063.90 = 659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.40x = 1,063.90 × 659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.40x = 701,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,349.48/770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.37

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