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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.64, 1,155.30 and 660.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.64, 1,155.30 and 660.54 is: 990.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.64 : 1,155.30 = 660.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.64/1,155.30 = 660.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.64x = 1,155.30 × 660.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.64x = 763,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,121.86/770.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.24

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