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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.33, 1,063.35 and 652.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.33, 1,063.35 and 652.83 is: 899.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.33 : 1,063.35 = 652.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.33/1,063.35 = 652.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.33x = 1,063.35 × 652.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.33x = 694,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,189.23/771.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.99

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