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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.89, 1,156.34 and 655.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.89, 1,156.34 and 655.06 is: 982.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.89 : 1,156.34 = 655.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.89/1,156.34 = 655.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.89x = 1,156.34 × 655.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.89x = 757,469.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,469.31/770.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.59

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