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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.60, 1,062.54 and 653.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.60, 1,062.54 and 653.75 is: 900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.60 : 1,062.54 = 653.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.60/1,062.54 = 653.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.60x = 1,062.54 × 653.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.60x = 694,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,635.53/771.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.25

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