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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.44, 1,063.04 and 654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.44, 1,063.04 and 654.80 is: 902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.44 : 1,063.04 = 654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.44/1,063.04 = 654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.44x = 1,063.04 × 654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.44x = 696,078.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,078.59/771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.31

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