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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.08, 1,162.80 and 651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.08, 1,162.80 and 651.12 is: 980.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.08 : 1,162.80 = 651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.08/1,162.80 = 651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.08x = 1,162.80 × 651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.08x = 757,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,122.34/772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.63

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