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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.56, 1,156.80 and 650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.56, 1,156.80 and 650.60 is: 975.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.56 : 1,156.80 = 650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.56/1,156.80 = 650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.56x = 1,156.80 × 650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.56x = 752,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,614.08/771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.44

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