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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.25, 1,063.23 and 660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.25, 1,063.23 and 660.02 is: 908.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.25 : 1,063.23 = 660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.25/1,063.23 = 660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.25x = 1,063.23 × 660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.25x = 701,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,753.06/772.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.71

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