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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.75, 1,157.16 and 656.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.75, 1,157.16 and 656.25 is: 983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.75 : 1,157.16 = 656.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.75/1,157.16 = 656.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.75x = 1,157.16 × 656.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.75x = 759,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,386.25/771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.98

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