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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.65, 1,157.48 and 650.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.65, 1,157.48 and 650.15 is: 975.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.65 : 1,157.48 = 650.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.65/1,157.48 = 650.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.65x = 1,157.48 × 650.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.65x = 752,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,532.37/771.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.23

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