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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.89, 1,157.77 and 662.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.89, 1,157.77 and 662.94 is: 994.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.89 : 1,157.77 = 662.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.89/1,157.77 = 662.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.89x = 1,157.77 × 662.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.89x = 767,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,530.39/771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.36

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