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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.84, 1,157.79 and 662.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.84, 1,157.79 and 662.05 is: 994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.84 : 1,157.79 = 662.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.84/1,157.79 = 662.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.84x = 1,157.79 × 662.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.84x = 766,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,515.54/770.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.39

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