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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.73, 1,155.12 and 655.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.73, 1,155.12 and 655.09 is: 980.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.73 : 1,155.12 = 655.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.73/1,155.12 = 655.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.73x = 1,155.12 × 655.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.73x = 756,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,707.56/771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.53

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