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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.24, 1,063.32 and 659.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.24, 1,063.32 and 659.18 is: 908.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.24 : 1,063.32 = 659.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.24/1,063.32 = 659.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.24x = 1,063.32 × 659.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.24x = 700,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,919.28/771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.82

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