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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,064.88 and 654.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,064.88 and 654.48 is: 903.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,064.88 = 654.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,064.88 = 654.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,064.88 × 654.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 696,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,942.66/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.81

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