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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.12, 1,066.26 and 655.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.12, 1,066.26 and 655.48 is: 905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.12 : 1,066.26 = 655.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.12/1,066.26 = 655.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.12x = 1,066.26 × 655.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.12x = 698,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,912.10/772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.19

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