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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.36, 1,151.52 and 669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.36, 1,151.52 and 669.36 is: 999.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.36 : 1,151.52 = 669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.36/1,151.52 = 669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.36x = 1,151.52 × 669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.36x = 770,781.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,781.43/771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.25

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