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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.84, 1,062.90 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.84, 1,062.90 and 659.70 is: 908.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.84 : 1,062.90 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.84/1,062.90 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.84x = 1,062.90 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.84x = 701,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,195.13/771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.47

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