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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,061.90 and 655.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,061.90 and 655.26 is: 900.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,061.90 = 655.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,061.90 = 655.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,061.90 × 655.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 695,817.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,817.32/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.87

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