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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.70, 1,064.00 and 659.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.70, 1,064.00 and 659.47 is: 909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.70 : 1,064.00 = 659.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.70/1,064.00 = 659.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.70x = 1,064.00 × 659.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.70x = 701,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,671.29/771.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.25

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