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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.59, 1,157.39 and 665.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.59, 1,157.39 and 665.89 is: 998.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.59 : 1,157.39 = 665.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.59/1,157.39 = 665.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.59x = 1,157.39 × 665.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.59x = 770,694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,694.43/771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.84

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