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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.09, 1,156.65 and 665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.09, 1,156.65 and 665.40 is: 998.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.09 : 1,156.65 = 665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.09/1,156.65 = 665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.09x = 1,156.65 × 665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.09x = 769,634.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,634.91/771.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.11

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