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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,063.31 and 666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,063.31 and 666.54 is: 919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,063.31 = 666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,063.31 = 666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,063.31 × 666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 708,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,735.31/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.10

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