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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.75, 1,062.57 and 659.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.75, 1,062.57 and 659.49 is: 908.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.75 : 1,062.57 = 659.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.75/1,062.57 = 659.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.75x = 1,062.57 × 659.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.75x = 700,754.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,754.29/771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.01

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