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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,154.81 and 658.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,154.81 and 658.17 is: 984.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,154.81 = 658.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,154.81 = 658.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,154.81 × 658.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 760,058.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,058.01/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.05

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